Top Rankings
Franklin Square Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,914 students in Franklin Square Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Franklin Square Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
1,914 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Franklin Square Union Free School District, which is ranked #276 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#255 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
10%
% Hispanic
25%
30%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
52%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,016 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,324. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,026 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,016
$31,324
Spending / Student
$20,026
$32,199
Best Franklin Square Union Free School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Street School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Washington Street School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
760 Washington St
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6995
Gr: PK-6 | 790 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Polk Street School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
960 Polk Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,914 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District is ranked #276 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (top 30%) 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 York school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Square Union Free School District?
52% of Franklin Square Union Free School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Square Union Free School District?
Franklin Square Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Franklin Square Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,026 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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