For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,847 students in Franklin, MA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, MA are J F Kennedy Memorial, Oak Street Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, MA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J F Kennedy Memorial
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 Pond Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5260
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5260
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-7890
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-7890
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
628 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2140
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2140
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Annie Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 553-0322
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 553-0322
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Financial Park
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-3434
Grades: K-8
| 888 students
Rank: #66.
Helen Keller Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 553-0322
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 553-0322
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
Parmenter
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 Wachusett Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5281
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5281
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #88.
Horace Mann
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 Oak Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-6230
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #99.
Remington Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
628 Washington Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2130
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-2130
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Franklin, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
137 West Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5263
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-5263
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, MA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, MA include J F Kennedy Memorial, Oak Street Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin?
9 public elementary schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin include: Oak Street Elementary School vs. Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School, Horace Mann vs. Annie Sullivan Middle School, Helen Keller Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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