For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,055 students in Dover Plains, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Dover Plains, NY are Dover High School, Dover Middle School and Dover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover Plains, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Dover Plains have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Dover Plains, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2368 Rt 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5750
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5750
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2368 Rt 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5740
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9 School St
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5730
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-5730
Grades: 3-5
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dover Plains, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Dover Plains, NY include Dover High School, Dover Middle School and Dover Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dover Plains?
3 public schools are located in Dover Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover Plains?
Dover Plains public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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