For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 444 students in Preston, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Preston, CT are Preston Veterans' Memorial School and Preston Plains School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Preston, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Preston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Preston, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Shetucket Tpke.
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-3113
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-3113
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Preston Plains School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Route 164
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 889-3831
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 889-3831
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Preston, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
325 Shetucket Turnpike
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-6136
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-6136
Grades: 3-5
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Preston, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Preston, CT include Preston Veterans' Memorial School and Preston Plains School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Preston?
2 public elementary schools are located in Preston.
What is the racial composition of students in Preston?
Preston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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