Public schools in Dover, PA
6 open public schools with an address in Dover, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,149
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Dover public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Dover, PA: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,149 students, an average of 525 per school. The largest campus is Dover Area HS (979 students), and the largest elementary school is North Salem El Sch (384).
Every listed school belongs to Dover Area SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Dover
Elementary schools in Dover
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area El Sch Dover Area SD | KG–05 | 356 | 13.2:1 | |
| Leib El Sch Dover Area SD | KG–05 | 372 | 14.9:1 | |
| North Salem El Sch Dover Area SD | KG–05 | 384 | 14.2:1 | |
| Weigelstown El Sch Dover Area SD | KG–05 | 323 | 12.4:1 |
Middle schools in Dover
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area MS Dover Area SD | 06–08 | 735 | 12.9:1 |
High schools in Dover
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area HS Dover Area SD | 09–12 | 979 | 15.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.8%
- Hispanic15.2%
- Black5.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Dover schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,149 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Dover
How many public schools are in Dover, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Dover: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,149 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Dover?
All listed public schools with an address in Dover belong to Dover Area SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Dover?
Dover Area HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Dover, with 979 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Dover?
No school with an address in Dover is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Dover schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Dover public schools is 13.7:1, higher than the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Dover guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities