Phillips Exeter Academy

Phillips Exeter Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
20 Main St,  Exeter, NH
4.4
4.0
1,106 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1470
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$52,577
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
233
Full Time Teachers
215
Part Time Teachers
18
College Prep
Average SAT
1470
Math
740
Verbal
730
Average ACT
33
Math
32
English
34
Reading
34
Science
33
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
47.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
29.5%
Black
11.5%
Hispanic
9%
Native American
1.5%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Boarding HS in New Hampshire
#1 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New Hampshire
#1 Best HS For Stem in New Hampshire
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Harvard University 262 Students
Yale University 221 Students
Columbia University 215 Students
Stanford University 192 Students
Brown University 179 Students
Princeton University 163 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 146 Students
University of Pennsylvania 145 Students
University of Chicago 132 Students
Boston University 129 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Economics 147 Students
Business 140 Students
Biology 113 Students
Computer Science 101 Students
Political Science and Government 89 Students
Psychology 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 72 Students
English 65 Students
Mathematics 64 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 52 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 299 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/25/2025
Exeter shaped me in every way—intellectually, emotionally, socially. Lifelong friends, inspiring mentors, and endless growth. I'll carry it with me forever.
5.0 Sophomore
3/7/2025
Going to Exeter was undoubtedly one of the best decisions I have ever made. Though the school forces me to work hard and can at times be stressful, it pushes me to achieve academically at a higher level than I could in any other environment. Harkness too is a great system which has helped me refine my speaking and argumentative skills. In summary, if you are striving for success in high school, there is no better place for you than Exeter.
5.0 Freshman
9/27/2024
I love it here the community is so welcoming and even though there's a lot of work they help you budget your time well
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 14 Reviews
5.0 other
10/8/2022
The academy is a very good place to learn and to improve your personality. Undoubtedly, the prices to afford tuition are too high for me. And I am to high to learn or to even know what the teacher is saying. In conclusion you can tell it is a very good school for young people but unluckily I am a re...
5.0 parent
5/1/2020
Better than expected and my hopes were really high. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit several times and meet the students. They’re remarkably nice, thoughtful and bright. When we were moving our son in several students wandered by to introduce themselves and help carry his stuff up to the fourth f...
5.0 other
4/26/2018
Loved the school and wouldn't change my time there for anything, but would not send my kids there right now. It's going through a lot of chaotic changes and is very ineffective in handling sexual assault and other mental health issues. Very competitive environment that isn't for everyone.
3.0 parent
10/7/2016
PEA is a unique community. It is not for everyone. Research carefully what sounds "good" in marketing and reality. Do not assume due to the name that something exists. It is surprising that some fundamentals that exist in other institutions are lacking here. Absolutely this is an academically rigoro...

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Phillips Exeter Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 20 Main St in Exeter, in the Exeter neighborhood. Annual tuition is $52,577. The school has a total enrollment of 1,106 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Phillips Exeter Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1470 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $694,098. Discover additional schools in the area, like Busche Academy, Great Bay Charter School - Upper School, Heronfield Academy, and more. Learn more about what Exeter has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Phillips Exeter Academy.

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