For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,022 students in the neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Branford Center are John B. Sliney School and Branford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John B. Sliney School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23 Eades St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5386
Gr: PK-4 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Branford High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 East Main St.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford, CT include John B. Sliney School and Branford High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford?
the neighborhood of Branford Center, Branford public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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