Delaware›Kent County›Dover
Best Schools in Dover, Delaware
Compare 21 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
21
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,467
Total Students
Across Dover
16.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
21 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score26%
ELA Assessment Score37%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)4 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,812 students at Dover High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3100 Hawthorne Drive, Dover, DE 19901
6.2
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3100 Hawthorne Drive, Dover, DE 19901
5.5
Rating
Students
98
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
47%
Kent County Secondary Ilc
publichighK-12
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19, Dover, DE 19904
5
Rating
Students
107
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
901 Forest Street, Dover, DE 19904
3.7
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
North Dover Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
855 College Road, Dover, DE 19904
3.7
Rating
Students
333
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
32%
Campus Community School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
350 Pear Street, Dover, DE 19904
3.6
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
25%
Early College School At Del State
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
1570 North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE 19901
3.5
Rating
Students
583
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
22%
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 1-5
360 Webbs Lane, Dover, DE 19904
3.2
Rating
Students
506
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
28%
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 1-5
3874 Upper King Road, Dover, DE 19904
3
Rating
Students
487
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
26%
Dover High School
publichighGrade 9-12
One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904
2.8
Rating
Students
1,812
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
19%
Fairview Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
700 Walker Road, Dover, DE 19904
2.5
Rating
Students
287
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
17%
Academy Of Dover Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
104 Saulsbury Road, Dover, DE 19904
2.5
Rating
Students
443
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
South Dover Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
955 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
2.2
Rating
Students
577
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
16%
William Henry Middle School
publicelementaryGrade 5-5
65 Carver Road, Dover, DE 19904
1.9
Rating
Students
432
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
10%
Star Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryGrade 1-5
594 Voshells Mill/Star Hill Ro, Dover, DE 19901
1.5
Rating
Students
429
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
15%
East Dover Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
852 South Little Creek Road, Dover, DE 19901
1.5
Rating
Students
331
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Towne Point Elementary School
publicelementaryK-4
629 Buckson Drive, Dover, DE 19901
1.5
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
12%
Capital Early Childhood Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
198 Commerce Way, Dover, DE 19904
0
Rating
Students
145
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Kent County Community School
publichighPK-12
65-1 Carver Road, Dover, DE 19904
0
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Middle School Of Excellence
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1 Patrick Lynn Drive, Dover, DE 19904
0
Rating
Students
608
Student-Teacher
26:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Dover
Dover, Delaware is home to 21 schools serving over 9,467 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dover, Delaware?
There are 21 schools in Dover, serving 9,467 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Dover?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Dover include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Dover?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Dover is 16.5:1.