Franklin Square Union Free School District

760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010-3898
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Franklin Square Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,859 students in Franklin Square Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Franklin Square Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,859 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin Square Union Free School District, which is ranked #276 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#255 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

≥95%
78%
(2022-23)
22.6%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
27%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% White
49%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,489 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$51 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,351
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$27,489
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Franklin Square Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Street School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Washington Street School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Gr: PK-6 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Polk Street School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
960 Polk Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,859 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District is ranked #276 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Square Union Free School District?
49% of Franklin Square Union Free School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Franklin Square Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,489 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 1,859 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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