For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,481 students in 03820, NH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03820, NH are Garrison School, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street and Seacoast Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 03820 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 03820, NH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03820, NH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garrison School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 Garrison Rd.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6752
Grades: K-4
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
78 Horne St.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-6756
Grades: K-4
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 972 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 03820, NH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 03820, NH include Garrison School, Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School At Horne Street and Seacoast Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 03820?
5 public elementary schools are located in 03820.
What is the racial composition of students in 03820?
03820 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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