Public schools in Branford, CT
5 open public schools with an address in Branford, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,448
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Branford public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Branford, CT: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,448 students, an average of 490 per school. The largest campus is Francis Walsh Intermediate School (775 students), and the largest elementary school is Mary R. Tisko School (365).
Every listed school belongs to Branford School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 38% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Branford
Elementary schools in Branford
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John B. Sliney School Branford School District | PK–04 | 252 | 8.9:1 | |
| Mary R. Tisko School Branford School District | PK–04 | 365 | 11.8:1 | |
| Mary T. Murphy School Branford School District | PK–04 | 318 | 10.3:1 |
Middle schools in Branford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School Branford School District | 05–08 | 775 | 10.8:1 |
High schools in Branford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branford High School Branford School District | 09–12 | 738 | 11:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.6%
- Hispanic17.1%
- Black4.7%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Branford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,448 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Branford
How many public schools are in Branford, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Branford: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,448 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Branford?
All listed public schools with an address in Branford belong to Branford School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Branford?
Branford High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Branford, with 738 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Branford?
No school with an address in Branford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Branford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Branford public schools is 10.8:1, lower than the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Branford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities