The top reported proficiency rate is 100% in Social studies. The lowest is 93% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center
Joseph V. Regano Early Learning Center is a public school serving only pre-kindergarten in Solon, a suburb of Cleveland in southeastern Cuyahoga County. Because the school does not serve tested grades, assessment data available is limited: the center hosts third- and fourth-graders from the Solon City School District who take state tests at the center's location, but the school's core function is pre-K instruction for a small enrollment.
The students tested at the site—third and fourth graders—showed strong results in reading and math. Math proficiency in third grade reached a very high level, and fourth-grade math proficiency was also strong. English language arts proficiency in fourth grade was solid, and fourth-grade social studies proficiency was perfect. The school participates in state testing with full participation rates. These results place the school in the top quartile relative to the county's other districts on overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. The absence of multi-year trend data and the limitations of assessment flags from that testing window mean a parent would want to check directly with the Solon City School District for continuity and longer-view performance.
Pre-K enrollment is small, about one hundred students. The population is majority white, with substantial representation of Black and Asian students, smaller numbers of Hispanic and multiracial students, and a small population of American Indian students. About one in ten students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
Solon itself is a planned suburb with intentional separation of industrial and residential zones. It is car-oriented with low walkability by design; SOM Center Road serves as the primary commercial corridor. The city hosts major employers including global headquarters like Swagelok and Nestlé's R&D center, giving it a meaningful employment base beyond typical bedroom-community status. A mixed-use redevelopment called "The District" and new residential construction including Hawthorne Estates signal active growth and investment. Civic anchors—the library, community center, and parks—cluster near the town center, and the city completed Phase One renovations to Solon Community Park. Transit is available through the Greater Cleveland RTA.
Housing values in the area are moderate. The Solon City School District, like many Ohio districts, relies heavily on local property-tax revenue; state and federal per-pupil funding ranks near the bottom in Ohio. In May, voters passed a new operating levy that will add to homeowner costs starting in January 2027. A parent moving to Solon should factor both the recent levy and the district's structural funding dependency into the decision.
For families specifically considering pre-K in Solon, this center offers a small, stable setting in an established suburb with solid civic infrastructure and employer presence. The tested performance of students passing through is strong. Families should clarify directly with the district the pathway from pre-K through the grades and any continuity of instruction and support.
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