Main Street School

40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Main Street School serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Main Street School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Exeter, NH, encompassing approximately 20 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Main Street School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Main Street School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
90%
82%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
10%
0.19

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.1%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Main Street School?
406 students attend Main Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Main Street School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Main Street School?
Main Street School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Main Street School offer ?
Main Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Main Street School part of?
Main Street School is part of Exeter School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Main Street School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Exeter, NH, encompassing approximately 20 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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