Best Dover Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 40% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Garrison School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
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50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752

Gr: K-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #22.

Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
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78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756

Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #33.

Seacoast Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
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171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764

Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #44.

Dover Senior High School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
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25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900

Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #55.

Cocheco For The Arts

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700

Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #66.

Dover Middle School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
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16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200

Gr: 5-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #77.

Woodman Park School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
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11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700

Gr: PK-4 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

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?