Best Branford Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 951 students in Branford, CT.
The top ranked public preschools in Branford, 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.
Branford, CT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Branford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Branford, CT (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary T. Murphy School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14 Brushy Plain Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Mary R. Tisko School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
118 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
John B. Sliney School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Gr: PK-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Branford, Connecticut

Branford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
185 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
12 Melrose Ave.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Branford, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Branford, CT include Mary T. Murphy School, Mary R. Tisko School and John B. Sliney School.
How many public preschools are located in Branford?
3 public preschools are located in Branford.
What is the racial composition of students in Branford?
Branford public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Branford are often viewed compared to one another?

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