Best Exeter Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 828 students in Exeter, NH.
The top ranked public preschools in Exeter, NH are Swasey Central School and Kensington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Exeter, NH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swasey Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 Middle Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
122 Amesbury Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street School
40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8946
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Exeter, New Hampshire

Exeter, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
13 School St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Exeter, NH?
The top ranked public preschools in Exeter, NH include Swasey Central School and Kensington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Exeter?
3 public preschools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Exeter are often viewed compared to one another?

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