For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 425 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 47% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), 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 18% 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 (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
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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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