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Exeter Unified School District

215 North Crespi Ave.
Exeter, CA 93221-1303
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,597 students in Exeter Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Exeter Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
2,597 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Exeter Unified School District, which is ranked #1184 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1153 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
34%
35%
47%
19%
29%
70%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
70%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,465 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,675
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,465
$18,511

Best Exeter Unified School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exeter Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 W Chestnut
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 671-0446
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Kaweah High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Exeter Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2127
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
333 South D St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2141
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
313 Sequoia Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-5490
Gr: K-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
710 West Maple St.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-2144
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Exeter Independent Study (Alternative)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1107 E Rocky Hill Dr.
Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-4420
Gr: K-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Exeter Unified School District?
Exeter Unified School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,597 students.
What is the rank of Exeter Unified School District?
Exeter Unified School District is ranked #1184 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Exeter Unified School District?
70% of Exeter Unified School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exeter Unified School District?
Exeter Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Exeter Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,465 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,597 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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