For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,492 students in Exeter, NH (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,564 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Exeter, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Exeter, NH are Exeter High School, Swasey Central School and Virtual Learning (E). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, NH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Exeter, NH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Exeter High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Blue Hawk Dr.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: #22.
Swasey Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 Middle Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Virtual Learning (E)
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Amesbury Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Grades: K-5
| 128 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Virtual Learning (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Street Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Lincoln St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8860
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8860
Grades: 3-5
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #88.
Great Bay Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8638
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Exeter, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13 School St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Grades: PK
| 17 students
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Exeter, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Exeter, NH include Exeter High School, Swasey Central School and Virtual Learning (E).
How many public schools are located in Exeter, NH?
9 public schools are located in Exeter, NH.
What percentage of students in Exeter, NH go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Exeter, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter, NH?
Exeter, NH public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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