Total enrollment
2,448
-370 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Branford
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 75%
% Hispanic
17%
was 10%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
6%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branford High School | High | 09-12 | 738 |
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School | Middle | 05-08 | 775 |
| John B. Sliney School | Elementary | PK-04 | 252 |
| Mary R. Tisko School | Elementary | PK-04 | 365 |
| Mary T. Murphy School | Elementary | PK-04 | 318 |
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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Branford has decreased 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,818 students to 2,448. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 75% to 67% over the same window.
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.