For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 708 students in Dover, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dover, NH are Seacoast Charter School and Woodman Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Dover have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dover, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Woodman Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 Towle Ave.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6700
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dover, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dover, NH include Seacoast Charter School and Woodman Park School.
How many public preschools are located in Dover?
2 public preschools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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