For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 828 students in Exeter, NH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Exeter, NH are Swasey Central School and Kensington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Exeter, NH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the New Hampshire public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Exeter have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Hampshire public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschool average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Exeter, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swasey Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 Middle Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 642-3487
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kensington Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
122 Amesbury Rd.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 772-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
40 Main St.
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8946
Exeter, NH 03833
(603) 775-8946
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Exeter, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 preschools in Exeter, NH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Exeter, NH include Swasey Central School and Kensington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Exeter?
3 public preschools are located in Exeter.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter?
Exeter public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public preschools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Exeter are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Exeter include: Kensington Elementary School vs. Swasey Central School, Swasey Central School vs. Kensington Elementary School
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