Top Rankings
Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,027 students in Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
7,027 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
684 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#461 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
23%
Graduation Rate
88%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
10%
% Hispanic
41%
34%
% Black
31%
15%
% White
10%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,888 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,577 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$210 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$201 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,888
$26,931
Spending / Student
$28,577
$25,828
Best Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Park School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 Eden Street
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 297-5666
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 297-5666
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Macafee Road School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
53 Macafee Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9097
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Conerly Road School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35 Conerly Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-9362
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Middle School At Sampson G. Smith Campus
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1649 Amwell Road
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 873-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Avenue School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
363 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 356-0113
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Pine Grove Manor School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 Highland Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-2424
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Claremont Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Claremont Road
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 873-0100
Franklin Park, NJ 08823
(732) 873-0100
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Franklin High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Elizabeth Avenue
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 302-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Franklin Blvd
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 246-0170
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Middle School At Hamilton Street Campus
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Francis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Somerset, NJ 08873
(732) 249-6410
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,027 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #462 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) 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 Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
41% of Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Franklin Township ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,577 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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