For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 668 students in Exeter, NH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Exeter, NH are Virtual Learning Academy (E), Virtual Learning Academy (H) and Great Bay Charter School (H). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, NH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public charter school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 58% statewide average). Charter schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter school average of 21% (majority Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Exeter, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virtual Learning Academy (E)
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Great Bay Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Great Bay Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 5-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Exeter, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) (Closed 2025)
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Gr: K-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H) (Closed 2026)
Charter School
2 Holland Way
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 316-6951
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
13 School St
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-0178
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Exeter, NH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Exeter, NH include Virtual Learning Academy (E), Virtual Learning Academy (H) and Great Bay Charter School (H).
How many public charter schools are located in Exeter?
4 public charter schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public charter schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public charter schools average of 21% (majority Asian).
Which public charter schools in Exeter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Exeter include: Great Bay Charter School (H) vs. Virtual Learning Academy (H), Virtual Learning Academy (H) vs. Great Bay Charter School (H)
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