Franklin Avenue School

48 Franklin Ave
Pearl River, NY 10965
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Franklin Avenue School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Franklin Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Franklin Avenue School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2014

School Rankings

Franklin Avenue School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Avenue School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#902 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
65-69%
52%
65-69%
49%
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
58%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
(22-23)
13%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Franklin Avenue School's ranking?
Franklin Avenue School is ranked #902 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Franklin Avenue School often compared to?
Franklin Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evans Park School, George W Miller Elementary School, Lincoln Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Franklin Avenue School?
262 students attend Franklin Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Franklin Avenue School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Avenue School?
Franklin Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Avenue School offer ?
Franklin Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Avenue School part of?
Franklin Avenue School is part of Pearl River Union Free School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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