For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,658 students in Dover, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 207 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Dover, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dover, OH are Dover Avenue Elementary School, East Elementary School and Dover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Dover have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dover, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 W 13th St
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7117
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7117
Gr: 4-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Betscher Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7114
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7114
Gr: 2-3 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 N Wooster Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7121
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 E Shafer Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7111
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7111
Gr: PK-1 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Dover High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 N Walnut St
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7148
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-7148
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dover, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Dover, OH include Dover Avenue Elementary School, East Elementary School and Dover Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Dover?
5 public schools are located in Dover.
What percentage of students in Dover go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Dover are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dover include: South Elementary School vs. East Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. South Elementary School, East Elementary School vs. Dover Avenue Elementary School
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