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Exeter Day School

11 Marlboro Street Exeter, NH 03833

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NH School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,520
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NH School
  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $1,520
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Exeter Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1939
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
282 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Average Class Size
8 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Joan Gearty
Admissions Associate
Pam Kasnet
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School Notes

  • Exeter Day School, established and incorporated in 1936, is a non-profit school for 3-6 year olds.
  • The philosophy of the Day School reflects the belief that the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social areas of development are integrated in the effort to help the child become a whole person.
  • A healthy blending of these three areas will enable the child to face bigger challenges with ease and intelligence.
  • The school encourages the child to develop and keep with him or her enjoyment of learning, expressed through constant curiosity and the knowledge and appreciation of his or her own talents as well as those of others.
  • Through the disciplines of self-control, listening habits, the ability to follow directions, patience and the satisfaction of accomplishment, the child should be able to approach life with the confidence and feeling of self worth.
  • Recognizing the fact that each child develops at a different pace, the school believes in adapting to the needs of the individual child.
  • Exeter Day School, established and incorporated in 1936, is a non-profit school for 3-6 year olds.
  • The philosophy of the Day School reflects the belief that the emotional, physical, cognitive, and social areas of development are integrated in the effort to help the child become a whole person.
  • A healthy blending of these three areas will enable the child to face bigger challenges with ease and intelligence.
  • The school encourages the child to develop and keep with him or her enjoyment of learning, expressed through constant curiosity and the knowledge and appreciation of his or her own talents as well as those of others.
  • Through the disciplines of self-control, listening habits, the ability to follow directions, patience and the satisfaction of accomplishment, the child should be able to approach life with the confidence and feeling of self worth.
  • Recognizing the fact that each child develops at a different pace, the school believes in adapting to the needs of the individual child.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Exeter Day School cost?
Exeter Day School's tuition is approximately $1,520 for private students.
What is Exeter Day School's ranking?
Exeter Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Exeter Day School?
The application deadline for Exeter Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Rockingham County, NH is $19,359 for elementary schools and $34,010 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Rockingham County, NH is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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