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School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.
Dover Union Free School District is the major district for students living in Dover.
K-12 enrollment
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Dover and other districts in Dutchess County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Dover and other districts in Dutchess County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Dover residents, age 25 and older
219
Less than 9th
422
9–12, no diploma
1,887
HS grad / GED
1,440
Some college
614
Associate’s
1,169
Bachelor’s
533
Grad / prof
Bars represent the number of people.
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Dover
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Vassar College
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Dutchess Community College
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Marist University
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Culinary Institute of America
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Mount Saint Mary College
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SUNY New Paltz
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New York Military Academy
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Bard College