Preston Elementary School

800 Tallmadge Rd
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Preston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in OH
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Preston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Preston Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Preston Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preston Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#1228 out of 3241 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Preston Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Preston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Preston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Preston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Preston Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Preston Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Preston Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Preston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Preston Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Preston Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Preston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Preston Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preston Elementary School's ranking?
Preston Elementary School is ranked #1228 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Preston Elementary School often compared to?
Preston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barberton Intermediate School, Barberton Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Preston Elementary School?
270 students attend Preston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Preston Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Preston Elementary School offer ?
Preston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Preston Elementary School part of?
Preston Elementary School is part of Cuyahoga Falls City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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