For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 772 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 86%).
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 51% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 33% 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Exeter, RI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metcalf School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Nooseneck Hill Road
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Grades: 2-6
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wawaloam School
Magnet School
100 Victory Highway
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 295-8808
Grades: K-1
| 191 students
Exeter, Rhode Island Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
One Camp Ehuntee Place
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 539-7775
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 539-7775
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public schools average of 48% (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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