For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 951 students in 06405, CT.
The top-ranked public preschools in 06405, CT are Mary T. Murphy School, Mary R. Tisko School and John B. Sliney School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 06405 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 06405, CT have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06405, CT Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary T. Murphy School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 Brushy Plain Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1832
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Mary R. Tisko School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 483-1826
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
06405, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Branford High School Horizons Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
185 East Main Street
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
12 Melrose Ave.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 06405, CT?
The top-ranked public preschools in 06405, CT include Mary T. Murphy School, Mary R. Tisko School and John B. Sliney School.
How many public preschools are located in 06405?
3 public preschools are located in 06405.
What is the racial composition of students in 06405?
06405 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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