For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,892 students in Franklin, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, IN are Creekside Elementary School, Needham Elementary School and Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 E Sr 44
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8800
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8800
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Needham Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1399 Upper Shelbyville Rd
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5780
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5780
Grades: PK-4
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Cr 700 N & 575 E
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 535-8503
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 535-8503
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
965 Grizzly Cub Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8900
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8900
Grades: PK-4
| 506 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Webb Ct
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5790
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-5790
Grades: PK-4
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Custer Baker Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Sr 44
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8600
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 346-8600
Grades: 5-6
| 736 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, IN include Creekside Elementary School, Needham Elementary School and Clark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin?
6 public elementary schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin include: Custer Baker Intermediate School vs. Creekside Elementary School, Northwood Elementary School vs. Creekside Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School
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