Schools in Dover, New Jersey (2025)
7 schools · 3,820 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 481.
Dover, in New Jersey, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,820 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 7 public.
The median Enrollment across Dover's schools is 481, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Birchwood Elementary School (79.4, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School (79.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Dover Middle School (64.6, top 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Dover High School (1,167 students), North Dover Elementary School (640 students), Academy Street Elementary School (509 students).
Ranked schools in Dover
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 179Birchwood Elementary SchoolDover · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 314 students
- 279Dennis B O'Brien Elementary SchoolDover · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 298 students
- 365Dover Middle SchoolDover · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 461East Dover Elementary SchoolDover · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 411 students
- 555North Dover Elementary SchoolDover · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 640 students
- 650Academy Street Elementary SchoolDover · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 509 students
- 746Dover High SchoolDover · Public High28% Math proficiency · 1,167 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birchwood Elementary School Dover · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.4 Top 25% | 52% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 2 | Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School Dover · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 298 |
| 3 | Dover Middle School Dover · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 64.6 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 4 | East Dover Elementary School Dover · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 61.3 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 5 | North Dover Elementary School Dover · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 55.2 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 640 |
| 6 | Academy Street Elementary School Dover · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 49.9 Lower 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 509 |
| 7 | Dover High School Dover · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.3 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 1,167 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dover?
Birchwood Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Dover with a Success Index (US) of 79.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Dover?
Dover has 7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 3,820 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Dover?
The median Enrollment across schools in Dover is 481. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.