For the 2025 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 62% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swasey Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
355 Middle Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Amesbury Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Grades: PK-5
| 143 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 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?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Exeter include: Swasey Central School vs. Kensington Elementary School, Kensington Elementary School vs. Swasey Central School
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