Franklin Elementary School
NEWARK, NJ · Newark Public School District · Grades PK-8
1,170th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 12%· Stable
Franklin Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Elementary School 1,170th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 12th in 2025.
Franklin Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 471 students tested
Franklin Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 737 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.1% | 84.3% | ▲ 18.2 pts | |
| Black | 14.7% | 13.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Franklin Elementary School
Typical home value $501K in zip 07104 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Franklin Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2McKinley Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,186th of 1,324
ELA 25% · Math 19% - 2Roberto Clemente Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.4 mi away1,094th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 1Rafael Hernandez SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,296th of 1,324
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 1Dr. E. Alma Flagg SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,275th of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 12% - 1Dr. William H. Horton Elementary SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,223rd of 1,324
ELA 20% · Math 19% - 7Robert Treat Academy Charter SchoolRobert Treat Academy Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter405th of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 53% - 1Sussex Avenue SchoolNewark Public School District · 0.8 mi away1,215th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 2Washington Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.8 mi away1,125th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Franklin Elementary School in?
Franklin Elementary School is part of the Newark Public School District district in NEWARK, New Jersey.
Is Franklin Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Elementary School 1,170th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Franklin Elementary School?
Hispanic 84%, Black 13%, White 2% (737 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Franklin Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07104 is $501K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.