BERNICE A. RAY SCHOOL

Bernice A. Ray School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hanover School District school district, located in Hanover, NH with about 460 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Bernice A. Ray School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Bernice A. Ray School, located in Hanover, New Hampshire, serves as a prominent public elementary school within the Dresden School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and community engagement, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades K-5. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional development, often emphasizing inquiry-based learning and the integration of the local environment into the classroom experience.

The school is deeply integrated into the unique Hanover community, benefiting from a supportive parent body and proximity to Dartmouth College, which often provides additional resources and academic enrichment opportunities. The Ray School is well-regarded for its collaborative faculty, inclusive environment, and a focus on nurturing the "whole child," preparing students for the transition to the Richmond Middle School. Its campus on Reservoir Road reflects a commitment to providing a stable, high-quality learning foundation for the children of the Hanover area.

For more information, contact Bernice A. Ray School at (603) 643-6655 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.