For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,203 students in Franklin County, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, FL are Apalachicola Bay Charter School, Franklin County Learning Center and Franklin County School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Apalachicola Bay Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 12th St
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-1222
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-1222
Grades: PK-8
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Highway 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin County School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Us Highway 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2800
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2800
Grades: PK-12
| 815 students
Rank: n/an/a
85 School Rd
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
85 School Road
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
#1 Shark Boulevard
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-8811
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-8811
Grades: 9-12
| 179 students
98 12th St
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-8857
Apalachicola, FL 32320
(850) 653-8857
Grades: PK-8
| 287 students
Franklin County Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
731 Us Hwy 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-1744
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-1744
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
85 School Rd
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1250 Highway 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 653-8861
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 653-8861
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
85 School Road
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
85 School Rd
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(407) 513-3587
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(407) 513-3587
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, FL include Apalachicola Bay Charter School, Franklin County Learning Center and Franklin County School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin County include: Franklin County School vs. Apalachicola Bay Charter School, Apalachicola Bay Charter School vs. Franklin County School
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