For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 732 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dover, NH (2025-26)
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 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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