For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,658 students in Exeter, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, CA are Lincoln Elementary School, Rocky Hill Elementary School and Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Exeter, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Exeter, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, Rocky Hill Elementary School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Exeter?
4 public elementary schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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