For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,935 students in Dover, NH (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,649 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Dover, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public schools in Dover, NH are Garrison School, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street 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 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% 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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dover, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Grades: K-4
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Dover Senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,418 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: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 972 students
Rank: #77.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 444 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, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street and Seacoast Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Dover?
7 public schools are located in Dover.
What percentage of students in Dover go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Dover are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dover include: Woodman Park School vs. Garrison School, Garrison School vs. Woodman Park School, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street vs. Woodman Park School
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