Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center vs Preston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center
Akron · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students
Preston Elementary School
Cuyahoga Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
| Measure | Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center Akron, Ohio | Preston Elementary School Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1314 of 1,713 | #802 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #30362 of 50,301 | #12228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 72% |
| city | Akron | Cuyahoga Falls |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 42.4).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center is the larger school with 473 students compared with 240.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center better than Preston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 42.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center and Preston Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Akron and Cuyahoga Falls in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center: 473. Preston Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center and Preston Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Harris/Jackson Community Learning Center is 1314th of 1,713 and Preston Elementary School is 802nd of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).