For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 600 students in Dover Plains, NY.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dover Plains, NY are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New York public elementary school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dover Plains have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dover Plains, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Dover Plains, NY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dover Plains, NY include Dover Middle School and Dover Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dover Plains?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dover Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover Plains?
Dover Plains public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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