Excellent
#82 of 480 schools in NH
Top 17% in state
Based on limited data
Main Street School
Elementary School · Exeter School District
40 Main St., Exeter, NH 03833
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NH statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher
8:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Hampshire schools
#82 of 480
In Exeter
#3 of 8
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
Exeter School District
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Main Street School
Elementary School in Exeter · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Main Street School
Main Street School is a public elementary school in Exeter, NH, part of Exeter School District. Main Street School serves approximately 390 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. Main Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 480 schools in NH.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.5
- NH avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 8:1 students to teachers, Main Street School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Main Street School Compares
See how Main Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
40 Main St., Exeter, NH 03833
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Main Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Virtual Learning Academy (E) (rated 9.3/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kensington Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Kensington), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Newmarket Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Newmarket), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Exeter, see our Exeter schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Street Elementary School Exeter | 0.2 mi | 7.1 |
| PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY Exeter | 0.1 mi | 8.0 |
| Great Bay Charter School (H) Exeter | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Great Bay Charter School (M) Exeter | 0.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Virtual Learning Academy (H) Exeter | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| Virtual Learning Academy (E) Exeter | 0.4 mi | 9.3 |
| SEACOAST PERFORMANCE ACADEMY Exeter | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (E) Exeter | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Coastal Waters Chartered Public School (H) Exeter | 1.8 mi | — |
| APPLESEEDS DAY SCHOOL Exeter | 2.1 mi | — |
| BUILDING BLOCK COMMONS Exeter | 2.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Kensington Elementary School Kensington | 3.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Newfields Elementary School Newfields | 3.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Cooperative Middle School Stratham | 2.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Exeter High School Exeter | 3.4 mi | 8.2 |
| East Kingston Elementary School East Kingston | 4.9 mi | 6.8 |
| ACORN SCHOOL Stratham | 4.4 mi | — |
| Stratham Memorial School Stratham | 4.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Newmarket Elementary School Newmarket | 6.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Newmarket Jr.-Sr. High School Newmarket | 6.5 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 03833 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,566
Median Home Value
$456,000
Median Rent
$1,632/mo
Population
22,676
College Educated
54.4%
Homeownership
73.6%
Avg Commute
25.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Median Age
44.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Gilford Elementary School Gilford, NH | 8.0 |
| Memorial School Bedford, NH | 8.0 |
| Peter Woodbury School Bedford, NH | 8.0 |
| Hampton Centre School Hampton, NH | 7.9 |
| Harold Martin School Hopkinton, NH | 8.1 |
| Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School at New London New London, NH | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Main Street School
What grades does Main Street School serve?
Main Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Main Street School?
Main Street School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Main Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Main Street School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Main Street School rank in NH?
Main Street School ranks #82 of 480 schools in NH.
What is Main Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Main Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Main Street School a charter school?
No, Main Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Main Street School a Title I school?
No, Main Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Main Street School?
16.2% of students at Main Street School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 16.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Rockingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (603) 775-8946
Resources & Links
District
Exeter School District- District Enrollment
- 808
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,939
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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