Preston School District

District Overview
Situated at 1 Route 164 in Preston, Connecticut, the Preston School District serves as an essential educational hub within the scenic rural fringe of the greater Norwich-New London-Willimantic metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school district independent of charter organizations or supervisory unions, the system manages two operational schools dedicated to serving students from prekindergarten through the 12th grade. While maintaining a strong core enrollment across the early childhood, elementary, and middle school levels, the district offers a comprehensive educational continuum designed to foster academic growth and community connection in a supportive local setting.

The district educates a student body of 432 learners, benefiting from an unusually robust workforce of dedicated professionals. Instruction and student services are delivered by 79 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by 24 instructional aides and more than 108 support staff members, bringing the total staffing context to over 211 full-time equivalent positions. This expansive support network enables tailored learning experiences for a diverse student population that includes White, Hispanic, multiracial, Asian, Black, Pacific Islander, and American Indian learners. Through its well-resourced staff and focused school environment, the Preston School District remains committed to academic quality and student well-being, with additional information accessible via their central offices or online at prestonschools.org.
2
Total Schools
432
Total Students
79.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Preston School District
Demographic Student Count
White352
Hispanic41
Black8
Asian8
Two or More16
American Indian2
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    352 (81.5%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.7%)
  • Black
    8 (1.9%)
  • Asian
    8 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Preston School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:432*
Teachers (FTE):79.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in Preston School District
Found 2 Schools