For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 425 students in Preston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Preston School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
425 Students
490,969 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
40,319 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Preston School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
32%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
82%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,061 is higher than the state median of $26,315. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,304 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,061
$26,315
Spending / Student
$34,304
$25,377
Best Preston School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Preston Veterans' Memorial School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Shetucket Tpke.
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-3113
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 887-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Preston Plains School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Route 164
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 889-3831
Preston, CT 06365
(860) 889-3831
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Preston School District?
Preston School District manages 2 public schools serving 425 students.
What is the rank of Preston School District?
Preston School District is ranked #100 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Preston School District?
82% of Preston School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Preston School District?
Preston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Preston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,304 is higher than the state median of $25,377. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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