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Dover Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 190 students in Dover, MA, 11% of all K-12 students in Dover, MA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dover Private Schools (2026-27)

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Charles River School
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
6 Old Meadow Road
Dover, MA 02030
(508) 785-8213
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Dover, MA Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
190
Students
$36,220
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dover)
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
853 Schools
# Students
190 Students
126,166 Students
% Students of Color
34%
32%
0.59
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
187 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
6,791 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
7,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
15 Students
8,693 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
113 Students
67,896 Students
% White Students
59%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
83 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
44 Students
33,188 Students
% of Others Students
23%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
15,776 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
68%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,220
$26,649
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dover, MA?
The top ranked private schools in Dover, MA is Charles River School.
How many private schools are located in Dover?
1 private schools are located in Dover.
What percentage of students in Dover go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Dover are educated in private schools (compared to the MA state average of 12%).

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