PRESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Preston Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caroline County Public Schools school district, located in Preston, MD with about 395 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Preston Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Preston Elementary School, located in the town of Preston, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Caroline County Public School district. As a community-centered school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The school environment is structured to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can develop fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts, while preparing them for their eventual transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Preston Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit. The school leverages its small-town setting to encourage strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, ensuring a collaborative approach to learning. By utilizing resources provided by the Caroline County school system, the staff focuses on meeting individual student needs through differentiated instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, striving to create a safe and inclusive environment that encourages lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Preston Elementary School at (410) 673-2552 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.