For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,190 students in North Branford, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in North Branford, CT are North Branford High School and North Branford Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Branford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in North Branford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Branford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Branford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
49 Caputo Rd.
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-1465
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-1465
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
North Branford Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
654 Foxon Rd.
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-1500
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
335 Foxon Rd.
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-1235
North Branford, CT 06471
(203) 484-1235
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Branford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in North Branford, CT include North Branford High School and North Branford Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in North Branford?
3 public schools are located in North Branford.
What is the racial composition of students in North Branford?
North Branford public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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