Best 07801 New Jersey Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,820 students in 07801, NJ.
The top-ranked public schools in 07801, NJ are Dennis B O'brien Elementary School, Birchwood Elementary School and Academy Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 07801 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 07801, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 07801, NJ Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dennis B O'brien Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16 Mineral Spring Drive
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Birchwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Art Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 361-7080
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Academy Street Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Academy Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2030
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
East Dover Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 East Mcfarlan Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2055
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 East Mcfarlan Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2040
Gr: 7-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Dover High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Grace Street
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
North Dover Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Highland Avenue
Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 989-2020
Gr: PK-6 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 07801, NJ?
How many public schools are located in 07801?
7 public schools are located in 07801.
What is the racial composition of students in 07801?
07801 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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