Excellent
#5 of 73 private schools in NH
Top 6% of private schools
Phillips Exeter Academy
High School · Exeter, NH
A private high school in Exeter, NH serving grades 9th – 12th.
20 MAIN ST, Exeter, NH 38332
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NH.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NH
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Phillips Exeter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Exeter), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,000
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$629/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bay Charter School (h)Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Virtual Learning Academy (h)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Seacoast Performance AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Phillips Exeter Academy is listed in Exeter, NH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Phillips Exeter Academy
Phillips Exeter Academy is a private high school in Exeter, NH, serving approximately 1,064 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 73 private schools in NH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phillips Exeter Academy
What grades does Phillips Exeter Academy serve?
Phillips Exeter Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Phillips Exeter Academy?
Phillips Exeter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,064 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Exeter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips Exeter Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Phillips Exeter Academy rank in NH?
Phillips Exeter Academy ranks #5 of 73 private schools in NH.
What is Phillips Exeter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Phillips Exeter Academy 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 Phillips Exeter Academy a private school?
Yes, Phillips Exeter Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Phillips Exeter Academy a religious school?
No, Phillips Exeter Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 165
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Rockingham County
- Phone
- (603) 777-3601
- Area population (ZIP 38332)
- 1,170
- Area median age
- 62.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38332; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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