For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 823 students in Franklin, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 179 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Franklin, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, NJ are Hardyston Township Elementary School and Franklin Borough School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardyston Township Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Route 23
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 823-7000
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 823-7000
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Borough School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Washington Avenue
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 827-9775
Franklin, NJ 07416
(973) 827-9775
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, NJ include Hardyston Township Elementary School and Franklin Borough School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
2 public schools are located in Franklin.
What percentage of students in Franklin go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Franklin are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin include: Franklin Borough School vs. Hardyston Township Elementary School, Hardyston Township Elementary School vs. Franklin Borough School
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