Best High Schools in Preston, CT

Preston, CT has 5 high schools with 3,731 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Preston score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Preston exceed expectations.

1. Wheeler High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Stonington School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 343 Students

2. Ledyard High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ledyard School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students

3. Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Learn • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 79 Students

4. Griswold High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Griswold School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 533 Students

5. Norwich Free Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Norwich Free Academy District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2033 Students

Best Middle Schools in Preston, CT

Preston, CT has 2 middle schools with 659 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Preston score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Preston underperform expectations.

1. Preston Plains School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Preston School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students

2. Ledyard Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ledyard School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Preston, CT

Preston, CT has 4 elementary schools with 1,643 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Preston score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Preston meet expectations.

1. North Stonington Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Stonington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 408 Students

2. Preston Veterans' Memorial School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Preston School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students

3. Gallup Hill School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ledyard School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students

4. Mohegan School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Montville School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 306 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Preston, CT

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Preston, CT has a total population of 4,771 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Preston, CT

6,033

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Preston, CT.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

12.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Preston, CT.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Preston, CT.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

6,950 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

70 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Preston, CT Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Preston, CT

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Norwich, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Taftville, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Pachaug, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Ledyard, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Glasgo, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jewett City, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gales Ferry, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Uncasville, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Newent, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Oxoboxo River, CT

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations