For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 278 students in Franklin, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin, IL are Franklin Elementary School and Franklin Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: 3-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: PK-2 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin, IL include Franklin Elementary School and Franklin Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
3 public schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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