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Best Schools in Dover Plains, NY
Dover Plains, NY has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,786 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Dover Plains underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dover Plains, NY
The top high schools in Dover Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millbrook High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millbrook Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
2. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 467 Students
3. Webutuck High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dover Plains, NY
The top middle schools in Dover Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millbrook Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millbrook Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 202 Students
2. Dover Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 301 Students
3. Eugene Brooks Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 226 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dover Plains, NY
The top elementary schools in Dover Plains, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alden Place Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millbrook Central School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 169 Students
2. Webutuck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 221 Students
3. Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 296 Students
4. Elm Drive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Millbrook Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 192 Students
5. Wingdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover Union Free School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dover Plains, NY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dover Plains, NY has a total population of 4,290 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dover Plains, NY
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 Plains, NY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dover Plains, NY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dover Plains, NY.
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 Plains, NY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dover Plains, NY
How many schools are in Dover Plains, NY?
Dover Plains, NY has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,786 students in total.
How do schools in Dover Plains perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Dover Plains score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Dover Plains underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dover Plains?
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.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Dover Plains
3 of 3 schools in Dover Plains carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Dover Plains. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.