For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,149 students in Dover Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Dover Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
3,149 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
224 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dover Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
57%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
73%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,989 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,037 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,989
$23,724
Spending / Student
$26,037
$23,146
Best Dover Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8071
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Dover Area Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 E Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8068
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dover Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Weigelstown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3205 Carlisle Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8072
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8072
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Leib Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2925 Oakland Rd
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8070
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8070
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Dover Area Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46 W Canal St
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dover Area School District?
Dover Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,149 students.
What is the rank of Dover Area School District?
Dover Area School District is ranked #231 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover Area School District?
73% of Dover Area School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dover Area School District?
Dover Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Dover Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,037 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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