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Best Elementary Schools in Dover, Delaware
Compare 12 elementary schools in Dover. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
12
Elementary Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,467
Total Students
Across Dover
16.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
12 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score23%
ELA Assessment Score32%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 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 577 students at South Dover Elementary School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
About Elementary Schools in Dover
Dover, Delaware offers 12 elementary schools providing quality education for young students. These schools focus on foundational learning, with strong emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, and critical thinking skills development.
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%
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%
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%
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%
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
:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A
Frequently Asked Questions
How many elementary schools are in Dover, Delaware?
There are several elementary schools in Dover, serving thousands of young students with focus on foundational education and early childhood development.
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.