For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 612 students in Franklin, NH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, NH are Franklin Middle School and Paul A. Smith School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, NH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Gr: 4-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Paul A. Smith School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41 Daniel Webster Dr.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-4144
Gr: PK-3 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Franklin, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Gr: 3-4 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Gr: PK | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Franklin Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, NH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, NH include Franklin Middle School and Paul A. Smith School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public elementary schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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