For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 839 students in 03235, NH.
The top-ranked public schools in 03235, NH are Franklin High School, Franklin Middle School and Paul A. Smith School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 03235 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 03235, NH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03235, NH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 Central St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Gr: 9-13 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Gr: 4-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Gr: PK-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
03235, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Gr: 3-4 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Franklin Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 03235, NH?
The top-ranked public schools in 03235, NH include Franklin High School, Franklin Middle School and Paul A. Smith School.
How many public schools are located in 03235?
3 public schools are located in 03235.
What is the racial composition of students in 03235?
03235 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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