For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,785 students in 03820, NH (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,642 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 03820, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 03820, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 03820 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 03820, NH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03820, NH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: K-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 03820, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in 03820, NH include Garrison School, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street and Seacoast Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 03820?
6 public schools are located in 03820.
What percentage of students in 03820 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 03820 are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 03820?
03820 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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