Dennis B O'brien Elementary School

Dennis B O'Brien Elementary School serves 295 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Dover, New Jersey. With 32 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an impressive 9.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. Academically, the school earns a solid 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 78th percentile statewide at #548 out of 2,475 New Jersey elementary schools.

Students demonstrate steady performance with 62% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 52% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to supporting student achievement across core subjects. The school draws families from a diverse suburban community where the median household income is $70,942 and median home value is $342,100.

About 23% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while 12.2% of families face economic challenges. This mix creates an environment where students from various backgrounds learn together. Dennis B O'Brien Elementary is situated on Mineral Spring Drive in Dover's large suburban setting within Morris County, providing students with both community connections and access to the broader educational and cultural opportunities of northern New Jersey.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.2:1, Dennis B O'brien Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.