For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,062 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 53%), 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dover Plains, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 3-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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