For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,155 students in Dover, NH (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,657 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Dover, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Dover, NH are Garrison School, Dover Senior High School and Seacoast Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Dover have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dover, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: #33.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Grades: K-8
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Horne Street School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Grades: K-4
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Cocheco For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #66.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #77.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dover, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Dover, NH include Garrison School, Dover Senior High School and Seacoast Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Dover, NH?
7 public schools are located in Dover, NH.
What percentage of students in Dover, NH go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Dover, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dover, NH?
Dover, NH public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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