For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,658 students in Exeter, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, CA are Lincoln Elementary School, Rocky Hill Elementary School and Wilson Middle 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 45% 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Exeter, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
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 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 51±¬ÁÏs (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 elementary schools in Exeter, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Exeter, CA include Lincoln Elementary School, Rocky Hill Elementary School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Exeter?
4 public elementary schools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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