For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,710 students in 06405, CT.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 06405 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in 06405, CT have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06405, CT Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 06405, CT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 06405, CT include Mary T. Murphy School, Mary R. Tisko School and John B. Sliney School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 06405?
4 public elementary schools are located in 06405.
What is the racial composition of students in 06405?
06405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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