Public schools in Franklin, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Franklin, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,380
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Franklin public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Franklin, PA: 3 elementary, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,380 students, an average of 476 per school. The largest campus is Franklin Area JSHS (942 students), and the largest elementary school is Valley Grove El Sch (448).
Franklin Area SD operates the most schools here (3), and 2 regular districts have at least one Franklin campus. 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 12.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 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
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central El Sch Franklin Area SD | KG–05 | 342 | 10.3:1 | |
| Sandycreek El Sch Franklin Area SD | PK–05 | 282 | 15.6:1 | |
| Valley Grove El Sch Valley Grove SD | PK–06 | 448 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Franklin
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Area JSHS Franklin Area SD | 06–12 | 942 | 17.2:1 | |
| Rocky Grove JSHS Valley Grove SD | 07–12 | 366 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.8%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Franklin schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,380 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Franklin
How many public schools are in Franklin, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Franklin: 3 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 2,380 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 2 education agencies, led by Franklin Area SD (3 schools), Valley Grove SD (2 schools). 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 Area JSHS reported the largest high-school enrollment in Franklin, with 942 students in 2024–25 (grades 06–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Franklin?
No school with an address in Franklin is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Franklin schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Franklin public schools is 12.6:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. 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 Pennsylvania cities