Dover Union Free School District, New York

Dover Union Free School District is a unified school district in Dutchess County, New York, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 9,669 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 65.6 sq mi (170 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,669 ± 528
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Dutchess County
Land area
65.6 sq mi (170 km²)
Median household income
$84,144 ± $12,069
Median home value
$319,500 ± $32,774
Water area
1.08 sq mi (2.81 km²)
State
New York
Census code (GEOID)
3609210
Coordinates (central point)
41.706340, -73.575728

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dover Union Free School District, largest first

  1. Town of Dover8,393 people
  2. Wingdale (CDP)1,234 people
  3. Dover Plains (CDP)912 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Millbrook Central School District7.9 mi northwest
  2. Pawling Central School District9.8 mi south
  3. Arlington Central School District10.0 mi west
  4. Northeast Central School District13 mi north

These share a boundary with Dover Union Free School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dover Union Free School District before you rely on it.

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