For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,219 students in the neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Shade Gap are Dover Area Elementary School and Dover Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dover Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 E Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Dover Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 W Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover, PA include Dover Area Elementary School and Dover Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover?
the neighborhood of Shade Gap, Dover public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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