Dover Public School District

District Overview
Located at 21 Belmont Avenue in Dover, New Jersey, the Dover Public School District serves as an active educational hub nestled within the large suburban landscape of the greater New York–Newark–Jersey City metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district, it operates five distinct academic facilities that deliver a seamless educational experience spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district serves a vibrant student body of 3,525 scholars, characterized by a richly diverse demographic profile—including a prominent Hispanic student majority alongside Black, Asian, White, and multiracial learners—fostering an inclusive environment centered on academic growth and community engagement.

To support its multi-tiered academic programs and student wellbeing, the Dover Public School District maintains an extensive team of more than 1,260 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce features approximately 578 classroom teachers, 71 instructional aides, and over 612 support staff personnel, ensuring strong instructional guidance and well-resourced learning environments across all grade levels. Designed to prepare students for post-secondary success while serving as a valuable subject for educational research, the district invites families and community members to explore its programs online at dover-nj.org or connect directly via phone at (973) 989-2000.
5
Total Schools
3,525
Total Students
577.9
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White143
Hispanic3,204
Black113
Asian46
Two or More18
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    3,204 (90.9%)
  • White
    143 (4.1%)
  • Black
    113 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    46 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    18 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dover Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:3,525*
Teachers (FTE):577.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Dover Public School District
Found 5 Schools