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Dover Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,049 students in Dover, NH.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the New Hampshire private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private elementary schools in Dover, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dover Private Elementary 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 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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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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,049
Students
+0.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
$16,440
Avg. Tuition
+64.4% (+$6,440) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-17.6% (-3 students) 10-yr
13%
Students of Color
+8.3% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dover)
This State (NH)
# Schools
4 Schools
111 Schools
# Students
1,049 Students
12,819 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025211116199
2024211108192
2023223114193
2022262111205
2021147106201
202020698188
2019250102193
201824698190
2017262110199
2016349109196
2015349106183
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% Students of Color
13%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202514%17%33%
202414%17%32%
202314%15%32%
202214%16%32%
202110%16%31%
20209%15%31%
201920%17%31%
201817%16%30%
201711%16%31%
201611%17%31%
201512%18%31%
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0.53
0.55

Diversity Score Trends

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20250.520.550.64
20240.520.550.64
20230.540.550.63
20220.500.530.62
20210.470.530.62
20200.460.520.62
20190.530.500.61
20180.530.490.60
20170.450.460.59
20160.410.460.59
20150.400.440.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
40 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20191%1%1%
20181%1%1%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
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# Asian Students
58 Students
455 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20256%4%5%
20246%4%5%
20236%4%5%
20227%6%5%
20217%6%5%
20207%5%5%
20196%5%4%
20186%5%4%
20175%4%4%
20165%4%4%
20156%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
352 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20253%3%9%
20243%3%9%
20232%2%9%
20222%2%8%
20213%2%9%
20202%3%9%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%3%8%
20162%3%8%
20152%3%8%
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# Black Students
12 Students
311 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
20251%2%8%
20241%3%8%
20231%2%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%8%
20201%2%8%
20191%2%8%
20181%2%8%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%8%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
664 Students
7,509 Students
% White Students
63%
59%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202564%59%55%
202464%60%55%
202362%60%55%
202267%63%57%
202170%64%57%
202071%65%58%
201963%67%59%
201863%68%59%
201771%71%61%
201675%71%61%
201576%73%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
7 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
282 Students
4,121 Students
% of Others Students
27%
32%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202526%32%22%
202426%30%22%
202329%32%22%
202223%27%22%
202119%26%20%
202019%24%19%
201927%22%20%
201827%21%20%
201720%19%19%
201616%19%18%
201515%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
77 Teachers
1,509 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202513:18:111:1
202413:18:111:1
202315:19:111:1
202213:19:111:1
202114:19:111:1
202015:19:111:1
201910:18:111:1
201812:18:111:1
201711:18:111:1
201610:18:112:1
201514:18:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202572%55%54%
202472%54%54%
202370%53%53%
202270%52%53%
202170%53%53%
202070%53%53%
201947%51%52%
201823%49%52%
201729%50%51%
201629%49%51%
201575%53%50%
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Average Class Size
14 students
12 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025141216
2024141315
2023151215
2022151215
2021151215
2020151215
2019131215
2018131215
2017131215
2016131215
2015171215
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Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
course

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202512912
201817810
201717710
20161579
20151169
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,440
$14,132

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
2025$20,630$14,218$14,043
2024$16,260$14,906$12,357
2023$16,260$12,983$11,693
2022$16,260$11,825$11,199
2021$11,256$11,320$10,824
2020$11,256$11,001$10,496
2019$11,460$11,166$10,300
2018$11,460$10,834$10,056
2017$11,245$11,662$9,712
2016$10,660$11,799$9,307
2015$10,000$11,531$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202557%36%34%
202457%36%33%
202357%36%33%
202257%35%32%
202157%33%32%
202057%34%31%
201935%29%30%
201835%30%29%
201735%28%29%
201635%25%28%
20157%21%27%
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDover, NH AvgNew Hampshire (NH)National
202555%78%81%
202485%81%85%
202385%81%85%
202285%81%85%
202185%80%86%
202085%80%86%
201985%80%85%
201885%82%85%
201785%83%86%
201685%83%85%
201585%86%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Dover, NH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dover, NH include My School, St. Mary Academy, and Portsmouth Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dover?
4 private elementary schools are located in Dover.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dover?
75% of private elementary schools in Dover are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Dover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Dover include: St. Mary Academy vs. Portsmouth Christian Academy, Portsmouth Christian Academy vs. St. Mary Academy

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