Top Rankings
Franklin Square Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
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 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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Franklin Square Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), 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
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,914 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Franklin Square Union Free School District, which is ranked #203 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#194 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
46%
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 Students
8 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
339 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
18%
10%
# Hispanic Students
477 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
30%
# Black Students
56 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
993 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
52%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
222
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
255
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
258
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
250
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
250
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
279
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
30
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,016 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. 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 $32,183. 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
$31,307
Spending / Student
$20,026
$32,183
Best Franklin Square Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Street School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
560 Nassau Blvd
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 505-6955
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Polk Street School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
960 Polk Ave
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 352-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 624 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 790 students
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 #203 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), 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 $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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