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Best Exeter Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,414 students in Exeter, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, NH are Swasey Central School, Virtual Learning Academy (E) and Kensington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Exeter, NH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swasey Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 Middle Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Virtual Learning Academy (E)
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 778-2500
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
122 Amesbury Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Street Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Lincoln St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8860
Gr: 3-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Great Bay Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Linden St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 519-9003
Gr: 5-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Main Street School
40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8946
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Exeter, New Hampshire

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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Main Street Sch-pre School Prg (Closed 2007)
13 School St
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
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, NH include Swasey Central School, Virtual Learning Academy (E) and Kensington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Exeter?
6 public elementary schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Exeter are often viewed compared to one another?

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