Dover: Schools & Education
22 public schools serve Dover. Dover High School is the largest at 1,771 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 9,108 students.
- ~1,811 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
22 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,811 residents per school. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (12)
Schools (22)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Academy of Dover Charter Schoo, Caesar Rodney School District, Campus Community School, Capital School District, Early College High School at D |
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 22 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 9,108 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 625 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.60 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 3 |
| Schools Count | 22 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (2)
Colleges (3)
| Nearest College · Name | Delaware State University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Dover |
| Nearest College · Phone | (302) 857-6060 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Kent County Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 497 South Red Haven Lane |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 744-9435 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 19901 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3140 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 158 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 2 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 26.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 13 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12