For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 497 students in Dover, MA. The top ranked public preschool in Dover, MA is Chickering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, MA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dover have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Massachusetts public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Dover, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chickering
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Cross Street
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-0480
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dover, MA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dover, MA include Chickering. Dover has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public preschools are located in Dover?
1 public preschools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public preschools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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