Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Yorktown Heights, NY · Lakeland Central School District · Grades K-5
631st of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 73%· Stable
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 631st of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 73% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 73th in 2025.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 65.1% | ▼ 15.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 23.9% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.4% | 4.2% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 4.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.3 pts |
Homes near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Typical home value $728K in zip 10598 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7George Washington Elementary SchoolLakeland Central School District · 1.6 mi away709th of 2,326
ELA 62% · Math 73% - 9Crompond SchoolYorktown Central School District · 1.9 mi away435th of 2,326
ELA 74% · Math 76% - 8Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolLakeland Central School District · 2.1 mi away606th of 2,326
ELA 75% · Math 65% - 5Van Cortlandtville SchoolLakeland Central School District · 2.5 mi away1,300th of 2,326
ELA 53% · Math 52% - 8Mohansic SchoolYorktown Central School District · 2.6 mi away547th of 2,326
ELA 69% · Math 74% - 9Lincoln Titus Elementary SchoolLakeland Central School District · 2.6 mi away449th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 72% - 10Putnam Valley Elementary SchoolPutnam Valley Central School District · 2.8 mi away226th of 2,326
ELA 81% · Math 84% - 9Brookside SchoolYorktown Central School District · 3.9 mi away326th of 2,326
ELA 77% · Math 80%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School is part of the Lakeland Central School District district in Yorktown Heights, New York.
Is Benjamin Franklin Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Benjamin Franklin Elementary School 631st of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Benjamin Franklin Elementary School?
White 65%, Hispanic 24%, Black 4%, Asian 4% (473 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Benjamin Franklin Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10598 is $728K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.