Franklin Elementary
UNION, NJ · Township of Union School District · Grades PK-4
1,029th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 22%▼ Declining
Franklin Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Elementary 1,029th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 40th in 2019 to 22th in 2025 — declining.
Franklin Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 174 students tested
Franklin Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 465 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.2% | 66.9% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 19.4% | ▲ 7.2 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 6.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 6.1% | 4.3% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Franklin Elementary
Typical home value $583K in zip 07083 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Franklin Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Deanna G. Taylor AcademyHillside Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,092nd of 1,324
ELA 36% · Math 21% - 2Chancellor Avenue Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.1 mi away1,116th of 1,324
ELA 30% · Math 23% - 6Seth Boyden Elementary Demonstration SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 1.1 mi away577th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 47% - 3Hannah Caldwell ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 1.2 mi away1,004th of 1,324
ELA 35% · Math 30% - 5Livingston ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 1.2 mi away713th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 43% - 5Connecticut Farms ElementaryTownship of Union School District · 1.2 mi away704th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 44% - 1Mt. Vernon Avenue Elementary SchoolIrvington Public School District · 1.4 mi away1,210th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 18% - 5Hurden Looker Elementary SchoolHillside Public School District · 1.4 mi away715th of 1,324
ELA 58% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Franklin Elementary in?
Franklin Elementary is part of the Township of Union School District district in UNION, New Jersey.
Is Franklin Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Franklin Elementary 1,029th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Franklin Elementary?
Black 67%, Hispanic 19%, Asian 6%, White 4% (465 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Franklin Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07083 is $583K 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.