For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 235 students in Exeter, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Exeter, NH are Virtual Learning Academy (E) and Great Bay Charter School (M). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Exeter, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virtual Learning Academy (E)
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: K-8
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Great Bay Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Grades: 5-8
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E)
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Grades: K-8
| 66 students
Exeter, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13 School St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Exeter, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Exeter, NH include Virtual Learning Academy (E) and Great Bay Charter School (M).
How many public middle schools are located in Exeter?
3 public middle schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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