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5 schools in Branford

Connecticut · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Branford? The city has 5 K-12 options totaling roughly 2,448 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Branford

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,448
-53 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,448
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Branford High SchoolHigh09-12738
Francis Walsh Intermediate SchoolMiddle05-08775
John B. Sliney SchoolElementaryPK-04252
Mary R. Tisko SchoolElementaryPK-04365
Mary T. Murphy SchoolElementaryPK-04318

About Branford

Branford is a small Connecticut city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 2,448 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Branford has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,501 students to 2,448.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Branford discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Branford?
Branford, Connecticut has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,448 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Branford?
Branford has 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest public school in Branford?
Francis Walsh Intermediate School is the largest public school in Branford by enrollment, with approximately 775 students.
What school districts serve Branford?
Branford public schools are operated by Branford School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Branford cover?
Public schools in Branford serve students from pre-K through grade 12.