Best Franklin Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,666 students in Franklin, WI (there are 5 private schools, serving 632 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Franklin, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%). Franklin has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin, WI are Pleasant View Elementary School, Country Dale Elementary School and Southwood Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Franklin, WI (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4601 W Marquette Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Country Dale Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7380 S North Cape Rd
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Southwood Glen Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9090 S 35th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Robinwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10705 W Robinwood Ln
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Franklin High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8222 S 51st St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8885 S 68th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 525-7630
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7620 S 83rd St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8270
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8225 W Forest Hill Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8250
Gr: 6-8 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin, WI?
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
8 public schools are located in Franklin.
What percentage of students in Franklin go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Franklin are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?

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