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Public elementary school · Preston School District · Preston, Connecticut

Preston Veterans' Memorial School

Preston Veterans' Memorial School rates 8.3, right at the middle of Preston School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.3this school

8.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Preston School District median is 8.3.

#133 of 992 schools in Connecticut · Preston School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 8.3

The brief

An elementary school in Preston, CT serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Students at Preston Veterans' Memorial School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

It ranks 133 of 992 schools in Connecticut and 1 of 2 in Preston School District.

Math52%4 points above the Connecticut average of 48%2025 SBAC
Reading62%12 points above the Connecticut average of 50%2025 SBAC
Proficiency has improved 9 points since 2024, reaching 57% in 2025, across a 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 SBAC; 39 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.7
50% of the rating
Academics
6.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06365; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Preston Veterans' Memorial School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$109,441
Median home value
$343,200
Median rent
$1,628/mo
College educated
27.4%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06365; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
12
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
30.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Preston Veterans' Memorial Schoolthis school
    8.3
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Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Preston Veterans' Memorial School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Preston Veterans' Memorial School serve?

Preston Veterans' Memorial School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Preston Veterans' Memorial School?

Preston Veterans' Memorial School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston Veterans' Memorial School?

The student-teacher ratio at Preston Veterans' Memorial School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Preston Veterans' Memorial School rank in CT?

Preston Veterans' Memorial School ranks #133 of 992 schools in CT.

What is Preston Veterans' Memorial School's MySchoolScout rating?

Preston Veterans' Memorial School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Preston Veterans' Memorial School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Preston Veterans' Memorial School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Preston Veterans' Memorial School a charter school?

No, Preston Veterans' Memorial School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Preston Veterans' Memorial School a Title I school?

No, Preston Veterans' Memorial School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Preston Veterans' Memorial School?

30.6% of students at Preston Veterans' Memorial School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
314
Student-teacher ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 8
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$28,305
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 06365)
4,781
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
46.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.