Schools in Zip Code 06471

In zip code 06471, the North Branford area of Connecticut is served by three schools within the North Branford School District — Jerome Harrison School (grades PK–2), North Branford Intermediate School (grades 6–8), and North Branford High School (grades 9–12). With a combined enrollment of 1,169 students, the district holds a 2-star rating and ranks 86th among 153 Connecticut districts. Notably, no school in the zip code serves grades 3–5, meaning those students are likely educated outside the immediate area.

Each school brings distinct strengths. North Branford High School stands out with a 99% graduation rate and the lowest chronic absenteeism of the three at 5.5%, though its 2025–2026 SAT proficiency dipped to 61.4% in ELA and 33.3% in math. North Branford Intermediate School posts the strongest test results relative to the state, particularly in 6th-grade ELA (65.2% vs. 51.2% statewide), but its 7th-grade scores fall below state averages in both ELA and math. Jerome Harrison School, serving the youngest students, has no standardized test data but maintains a low 6.8% chronic absenteeism rate.

Chronic absenteeism across the district ranges from 5.5% to 8.5%, far better than the 16.4% state average. Small class sizes (student–teacher ratios of 8.9 to 12.8) and spending of roughly $19,000 per student reflect a well-resourced system. However, science proficiency lags the state at both the high school (43.9% vs. 50.5%) and 8th grade (49.1% vs. 50.9%), and free/reduced lunch eligibility sits near 25%, indicating moderate economic need. Overall, these are solid, above-average schools with excellent attendance and graduation outcomes, but there is room for growth in science and 7th-grade performance.