For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 954 students in Dover, MA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dover, MA are Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School and Chickering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dover have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dover, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
155 Farm Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0635
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Chickering
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
29 Cross Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dover, MA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dover, MA include Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School and Chickering.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dover?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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