For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 580 students in Exeter, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Exeter, CA are Wilson Middle School and Exeter Independent Study (Alternative). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Exeter, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 West Maple St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 W. Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Exeter, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Exeter Community Day (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Exeter Union Community Day (Closed 2017)
Alternative School
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4120
Gr: 4-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Exeter, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Exeter, CA include Wilson Middle School and Exeter Independent Study (Alternative).
How many public middle schools are located in Exeter?
2 public middle schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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