For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 526 students in Dover, DE.
The top ranked public preschools in Dover, DE are Kent County Community School and Star Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, DE public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 22% statewide average). Pre schools in Dover have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dover, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Star Hill Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Grades: PK-K
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: PK
| 129 students
Dover, Delaware 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Grades: 7-8
| 860 students
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Grades: K-3
| 125 students
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dover, DE?
The top ranked public preschools in Dover, DE include Kent County Community School and Star Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dover?
3 public preschools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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