Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Park School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Park School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Franklin Park School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Park School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
30%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
33%
15%
White
9%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Park School's ranking?
Franklin Park School is ranked #884 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Franklin Park School?
635 students attend Franklin Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Franklin Park School students are Black, 30% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Park School?
Franklin Park School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin Park School offer ?
Franklin Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Franklin Park School part of?
Franklin Park School is part of Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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