Exeter Township School District

200 Elm St
Reading, PA 19606
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Exeter Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,837 students in Exeter Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Exeter Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,929 Schools
# Students
3,837 Students
1,665,424 Students
# Teachers
262 Teachers
124,094 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Exeter Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#210 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

42%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

59%
57%
96%
87.5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
15.3%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.60

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
23%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
5%
14%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
65%
60%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,386 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,404 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$44,930 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$82 MM
$43,758 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$22,386
$26,978

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$21,404
$26,274

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Exeter Township School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reiffton School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4355 Dunham Drive
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-7640
Gr: 5-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Owatin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 Boyertown Pike
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 406-4580
Gr: K-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Exeter Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 E 37th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Lorane Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
699 Rittenhouse Dr
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 582-8608
Gr: K-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Exeter Twp Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 E 39th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320
Gr: 7-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Jacksonwald Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Church Lane
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-1820
Gr: K-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Exeter Township School District?
Exeter Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,837 students.
What is the rank of Exeter Township School District?
Exeter Township School District is ranked #205 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter Township School District?
65% of Exeter Township School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter Township School District?
Exeter Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Exeter Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,404 is less than the state median of $26,274. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 3,837 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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