For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,173 students in Franklin Square, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin Square, NY are John Street School, H Frank Carey High School and Washington Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Square, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Franklin Square have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin Square, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Street School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
H Frank Carey High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Poppy Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 539-9400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Washington Street School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Gr: PK-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Polk Street School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
960 Polk Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Valley Stream North High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 Herman Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 564-5510
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 564-5510
Gr: 7-12 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Willow Road School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
880 Catalpa Dr
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 568-6640
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 568-6640
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin Square, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin Square, NY include John Street School, H Frank Carey High School and Washington Street School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin Square?
6 public schools are located in Franklin Square.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Square?
Franklin Square public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin Square are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin Square include: Polk Street School vs. John Street School, John Street School vs. Polk Street School, Washington Street School vs. John Street School
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