For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 795 students in Branford, CT.
The top ranked public middle school in Branford, CT is Francis Walsh Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Branford, CT public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Connecticut public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Branford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Branford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 Damascus Rd.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8317
Grades: 5-8
| 795 students
Branford, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
12 Melrose Ave.
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 315-3540
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Branford, CT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Branford, CT include Francis Walsh Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Branford?
1 public middle schools are located in Branford.
What is the racial composition of students in Branford?
Branford public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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