Total enrollment
737
-36 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Exeter
Rhode Island · Public K-12
For families in Exeter, public-school options total 2 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 737 (2 elementary).
4-year change in Exeter
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
737
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf School | Elementary | 02-06 | 522 |
| Wawaloam School | Elementary | KG-01 | 215 |
About Exeter
Exeter, Rhode Island is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 737 students. By school count, it is a thinly populated city.
Schools in Exeter average about 369 students each, 16% meaningfully below the Rhode Island norm.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Exeter has shrank 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 773 students to 737.
On this page, the community for Exeter discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.