For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,597 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 Community Day, Kaweah High School and Exeter Union High 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 25% (versus the California public school average of 35%), 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 72% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Kaweah High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Exeter Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2127
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2127
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 South D St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 West Maple St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Exeter, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Exeter Union Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Gr: 4-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Exeter, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Exeter, CA include Exeter Community Day, Kaweah High School and Exeter Union High School.
How many public schools are located in Exeter?
7 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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