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Dover Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,642 students in Dover, NH, 30% of all K-12 students in Dover, NH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
50% of private schools in Dover, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dover Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of My School
My School
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
(18)
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Portsmouth Christian Academy Photo
Portsmouth Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 673 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
(12)
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Map of St. Mary Academy
St. Mary Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Catholic
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
(2)
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Map of St. Thomas Aquinas High School
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students
Sports: 16
Catholic
197 Dover Point Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3206
(1)
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Map of Children In Motion
Children In Motion
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
274 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-3312
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Map of Cross Road Kindergarten & School
Cross Road Kindergarten & School
Gr: K-3 | 30 students
Christian
18 French Cross Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 749-4278
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Happy Helpers Preschool Education C
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
Daycare / Preschool
6 Heather Lane
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
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Wdh Early Learning Center
Gr: NS | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
789 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2612
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Dover, New Hampshire Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Dover Children's Center
Dover Children's Center
Gr: PK-7 | 76 students
Specialized Curriculum
43 Back River Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-7637
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Dover, NH Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,642
Students
$16,270
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
11%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dover)
This State (NH)
# Schools
8 Schools
290 Schools
# Students
1,642 Students
31,847 Students
% Students of Color
11%
19%
0.50
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
103 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
1,247 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
833 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%
# Black Students
14 Students
705 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,091 Students
16,749 Students
% White Students
66%
55%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
8 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
420 Students
10,776 Students
% of Others Students
26%
36%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
118 Teachers
3,214 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
54%
Average Class Size
14 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
22 courses
Average SAT score
1186
(Out of 1600)
1242
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,270
$19,700
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
36%
Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$59.12 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
77%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dover, NH?
The top ranked private schools in Dover, NH include Portsmouth Christian Academy, St. Mary Academy, and My School.
How many private schools are located in Dover?
8 private schools are located in Dover.
How diverse are private schools in Dover?
Dover private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Dover go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Dover are educated in private schools (compared to the NH state average of 16%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dover?
50% of private schools in Dover are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Dover are often viewed compared to one another?

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