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Portsmouth Christian Academy Photo - Our beautiful 50 acre campus sits along the Bellamy River in Dover, NH, a suburb an hour outside Boston.

Best Dover ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,205 students in Dover, NH.
The top ranked private preschools in Dover, NH include My School, Happy Helpers Preschool Education C, and Portsmouth Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the New Hampshire private preschool average acceptance rate of 76%.
29% of private preschools in Dover, NH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Dover ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Happy Helpers Preschool Education C
Daycare / Preschool
6 Heather Lane
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3910
Gr: PK-K | 137 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
My School
Special Program Emphasis
(18)
118 Locust Street
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-0321
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portsmouth Christian Academy
Portsmouth Christian Academy Photo - Our beautiful 50 acre campus sits along the Bellamy River in Dover, NH, a suburb an hour outside Boston.
(Christian)
(12)
20 Seaborne Dr
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3617
Gr: PK-12 | 604 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
222 Central Ave
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-3299
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Wdh Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
789 Central Avenue
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 740-2612
Gr: NS | 38 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children In Motion
Daycare / Preschool
274 County Farm Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 743-3312
Gr: K | 4 students
Dover Children's Center
Special Program Emphasis
43 Back River Rd
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 742-7637
Gr: PK-7 | 76 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Dover, NH?
The top ranked private preschools in Dover, NH include My School, Happy Helpers Preschool Education C, and Portsmouth Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Dover?
7 private preschools are located in Dover.
How diverse are private preschools in Dover?
Dover private preschools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the New Hampshire private school average of 17%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Dover?
29% of private preschools in Dover are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private preschools in Dover are often viewed compared to one another?

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