Franklin Elementary School

Franklin Elementary School in Kearny serves 965 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1 and 90 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school ranks #1564 out of 2475 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 37th percentile among New Jersey schools. The school's academic performance shows room for growth, with 41% of students achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading and 22% reaching proficiency in Math across all grade levels.

With nearly 1,000 students, Franklin Elementary represents one of the larger elementary schools in the area, providing opportunities for diverse programming while maintaining relatively small class sizes due to its strong staffing levels. The school draws from a stable suburban community where the median household income reaches $81,307 and median home values average $404,000. About 29% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 10.9%.

The surrounding ZIP code of 07032 houses over 41,000 residents, creating a substantial community base. Franklin Elementary School sits in the heart of Kearny's large suburban setting in Hudson County, serving families in an established residential area with strong community roots.