For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,721 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, Robinwood Elementary School and Country Dale 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 57% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 38% 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 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4601 W Marquette Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Robinwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10705 W Robinwood Ln
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8255
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Country Dale Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7380 S North Cape Rd
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #44.
Southwood Glen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9090 S 35th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 761-1181
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Milwaukee County Community Reintegration Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8885 S 68th St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 525-7630
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 525-7630
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #66.
Franklin High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8222 S 51st St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 423-4640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,606 students
Rank: #77.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7620 S 83rd St
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8270
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8225 W Forest Hill Ave
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8250
Franklin, WI 53132
(414) 529-8250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin, WI?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin, WI include Pleasant View Elementary School, Robinwood Elementary School and Country Dale Elementary School. Franklin has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
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 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin include: Pleasant View Elementary School vs. Southwood Glen Elementary School, Robinwood Elementary School vs. Country Dale Elementary School, Southwood Glen Elementary School vs. Pleasant View Elementary School
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