For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,042 students in 03820, NH (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,649 private students). 71% 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, Seacoast Charter School and Dover Senior High 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 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03820, NH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03820, NH Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Seacoast Charter School
Magnet School
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
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25 Alumni Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #44.
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Grades: K-4
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Dover Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 1,018 students
Rank: #66.
Woodman Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
03820, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cocheco For The Arts (Closed 2023)
Charter School
40 Hampshire Cir
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 03820, NH?
The top ranked public schools in 03820, NH include Garrison School, Seacoast Charter School and Dover Senior High 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?
71% 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 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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