For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,593 students in Exeter, CA (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Exeter, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Exeter, CA are Exeter Union High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Rocky Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Exeter, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Exeter Union High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2127
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2127
Grades: 9-12
| 900 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 South D St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Rocky Hill Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 West Maple St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #55.
Kaweah High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #66.
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
711 W. Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Exeter, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Exeter Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
Exeter Union Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Exeter, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Exeter, CA include Exeter Union High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Rocky Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Exeter?
6 public schools are located in Exeter.
What percentage of students in Exeter go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Exeter are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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