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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,884 students in Exeter Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Exeter Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,884 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
124,158 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 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#208 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
36%
62%
55%
59%
57%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
68%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,368 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,119 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,368
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,119
$23,119

Best Exeter Township School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Exeter Twp Sr. High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E 37th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #22.
Owatin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5000 Boyertown Pike
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 406-4580
Grades: K-4
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Reiffton School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4355 Dunham Drive
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-7640
Grades: 5-6
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Lorane Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
699 Rittenhouse Dr
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 582-8608
Grades: K-4
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Exeter Twp Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 E 39th St
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-3320
Grades: 7-8
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Jacksonwald Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Church Lane
Reading, PA 19606
(610) 779-1820
Grades: K-4
| 371 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Exeter Township School District?
Exeter Township School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,884 students.
What is the rank of Exeter Township School District?
Exeter Township School District is ranked #208 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter Township School District?
68% of Exeter Township School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% 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 14:1.
What is Exeter Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,119 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,884 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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