For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,659 students in Exeter, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, CA are Exeter Community Day, Lincoln Elementary School and Rocky Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Exeter, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 South D St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
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 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, CA include Exeter Community Day, Lincoln Elementary School and Rocky Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Exeter?
5 public elementary schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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