Total enrollment
3,820
-75 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Dover
New Jersey · Public K-12
Dover sits inside New Jersey with 7 public K-12 schools, combined enrollment of about 3,820, and a mix of 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Dover
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
10%
was 13%
% Hispanic
82%
was 78%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Street Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 509 |
| Birchwood Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 314 |
| Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 298 |
| Dover High School | High | 09-12 | 1,167 |
| Dover Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 481 |
| East Dover Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 411 |
| North Dover Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 640 |
About Dover
Dover is an average-sized New Jersey city in terms of public-school footprint, with 7 schools and 3,820 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,820 students, remained close to its prior level from the 3,895 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 78% to 82%.
On allk12, the community for Dover discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.