Public schools in Franklin, MA
9 open public schools with an address in Franklin, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,493
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Massachusetts median 11.8:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Franklin public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Franklin, MA: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,493 students, an average of 873 per school. The largest campus is Franklin High (1,453 students), and the largest elementary school is Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (898).
Franklin operates the most schools here (7), and 2 regular districts have at least one Franklin campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Franklin
Elementary schools in Franklin
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District) · Charter | KG–08 | 898 | 11.8:1 | |
| Lincoln Street 3-5 Elementary School Franklin | 03–05 | — | — | |
| Lincoln Street K-2 Elementary School Franklin | KG–02 | — | — | |
| Washington Street 3-5 Elementary School Franklin | 03–05 | — | — | |
| Washington Street K-2 Elementary School Franklin | KG–02 | — | — |
Middle schools in Franklin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Middle School Franklin | 06–08 | — | — |
High schools in Franklin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High Franklin | 09–12 | 1,453 | 14.8:1 | |
| Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,000 | 11.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Franklin
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Early Childhood Development Center Franklin | PK–PK | 142 | 13.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.1%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black3.6%
- Asian11.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Franklin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,493 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Franklin
How many public schools are in Franklin, MA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Franklin: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,493 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Franklin?
Schools with an address in Franklin belong to 3 education agencies, led by Franklin (7 schools), Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public (District) (1 school), Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Franklin?
Franklin High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Franklin, with 1,453 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Franklin?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Franklin are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Franklin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Franklin public schools is 12.5:1, higher than the Massachusetts school median of 11.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Franklin guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Massachusetts cities