Total enrollment
737
-85 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Exeter
Rhode Island · Public K-12
For families in Exeter, public-school options total 2 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 737 (2 elementary).
7-year change in Exeter
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 91%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Exeter has shrank 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 822 students to 737. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 91% to 86%.
On this page, the community for Exeter discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.