For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 580 students in Exeter, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Exeter, CA are Wilson Middle School and Exeter Independent Study (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Exeter, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Exeter, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Exeter, CA include Wilson Middle School and Exeter Independent Study (Alternative).
How many public middle schools are located in Exeter?
2 public middle schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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