For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 737 students in Exeter, RI (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Exeter, RI are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Exeter, RI is Metcalf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, RI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 34% statewide average). Schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Rhode Island public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Exeter, RI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metcalf School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Nooseneck Hill Road
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Gr: 2-6 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Victory Highway
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
Gr: K-1 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Exeter, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Exeter, RI?
The top-ranked public schools in Exeter, RI include Metcalf School.
How many public schools are located in Exeter?
2 public schools are located in Exeter.
What percentage of students in Exeter go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Exeter are educated in public schools (compared to the RI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Exeter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Exeter include: Metcalf School vs. Wawaloam School, Wawaloam School vs. Metcalf School
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