For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,448 students in 06405, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 226 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 06405, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 06405, CT are Mary T. Murphy School, Mary R. Tisko School and John B. Sliney School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06405 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06405, CT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06405, CT Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary T. Murphy School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Brushy Plain Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Mary R. Tisko School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Gr: PK-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
John B. Sliney School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
Gr: 5-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Branford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 East Main St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06405, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06405, CT include Mary T. Murphy School, Mary R. Tisko School and John B. Sliney School.
How many public schools are located in 06405?
5 public schools are located in 06405.
What percentage of students in 06405 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 06405 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06405?
06405 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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