Home › New Jersey › Morris County
Best Schools in Dover, NJ
Dover, NJ has 16 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,256 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Dover meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dover, NJ
The top high schools in Dover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morris Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Hills Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1187 Students
2. Randolph High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1349 Students
3. Morris Knolls High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Hills Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1447 Students
4. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dover, NJ
The top middle schools in Dover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Randolph Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
2. Copeland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
3. Dover Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 523 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dover, NJ
The top elementary schools in Dover, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Grove School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
2. Birchwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
3. Catherine A Dwyer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
4. Dennis B O'brien Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockaway Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 275 Students
5. Fernbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Randolph Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 498 Students
6. Arthur Stanlick Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Township Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students
7. East Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 411 Students
8. North Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 665 Students
9. Academy Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 532 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dover, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dover, NJ has a total population of 23,305 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dover, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dover, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dover, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dover, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dover, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dover, NJ
How many schools are in Dover, NJ?
Dover, NJ has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,256 students in total.
How do schools in Dover perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Dover score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Dover meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dover?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Dover, NJ
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dover
7 of 7 schools in Dover carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1D: 4
All 7 public schools we grade in Dover. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.