For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,746 students in 06405, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 06405, CT are Mary R. Tisko School, Mary T. Murphy 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 48% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Mary T. Murphy School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
John B. Sliney School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
Grades: 5-8
| 795 students
06405, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Branford High School Horizons Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
185 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
12 Melrose Ave.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Grades: PK
| 39 students
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 R. Tisko School, Mary T. Murphy 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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