For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 190 students in Dover, MA (there are , serving 1,573 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Dover, MA are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private school in Dover, MA is Charles River School.
Top-Ranked Dover 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6 Old Meadow Road
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-8213
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-8213
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Dover)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
190 Students
126,411 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
33 Teachers
15,704 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
67%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,220
$26,737
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
36%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
187 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
6,792 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
7,577 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
15 Students
8,696 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
113 Students
67,960 Students
% White Students
59%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
44 Students
33,224 Students
% of Others Students
23%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Dover, MA?
The top-ranked private schools in Dover, MA is Charles River School.
How many private schools are located in Dover?
1 private schools are located in Dover.
What percentage of students in Dover go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Dover are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).
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