Best Public Schools in Franklin Square, NY

Summary:

The city of Franklin Square, New York is home to 6 schools spanning 4 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. These schools are spread across 3 different school districts: Sewanhaka Central High School District, Valley Stream Central High School District, and Franklin Square Union Free School District.

Among the standout schools in the area, H Frank Carey High School consistently ranks among the top 300 high schools in New York state and maintains a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in Regents exams across various subjects. In contrast, the elementary schools show more mixed results, with some like John Street School performing exceptionally well, while others like Washington Street School and Willow Road School lag behind their peers and the district/state averages.

The data also reveals significant disparities in socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates and spending per student, across the schools in Franklin Square. These differences may be contributing to the observed performance gaps and suggest opportunities for improvement, particularly at the lower-performing elementary schools. Overall, the analysis highlights both the strengths and areas for growth within the local education system, providing valuable insights for parents and policymakers alike.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Street School	Public	PK, KG-6	560 Nassau Blvd	Franklin Square	11010	Nassau County	Franklin Square Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 505-6955	483	36	13.3	12.4%	259 (53.6%)	9 (1.9%)	114 (23.6%)	92 (19.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	78.4	464^th of 2445 public elementary schools	81.0%		75.4	558^th of 2439 public elementary schools	77.1%	94												54.6	66.7	47.5	47.4			72.4	88.6	63.6	79.4			63.2		99.1	99.3	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.1	99.6	$18,072	$1,526	$16,546
Polk Street School	Public	PK, KG-6	960 Polk Ave	Franklin Square	11010	Nassau County	Franklin Square Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(516) 352-6300	647	46	14.0	21.2%	317 (49.0%)	24 (3.7%)	177 (27.4%)	116 (17.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	63.2	820^th of 2445 public elementary schools	66.5%		63	843^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	65.4%	23												42.5	58.0	43.9	60.9			56.9	68.3	45.8	69.4			40.3		97.9	99.2	99.5	99.5	100.0	99.2	99.7	99.2	$14,516	$561	$13,954
Washington Street School	Public	PK, KG-6	760 Washington St	Franklin Square	11010	Nassau County	Franklin Square Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(516) 505-6995	794	62	12.8	14.1%	453 (57.1%)	20 (2.5%)	191 (24.1%)	108 (13.6%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.1%)	55.8	1011^th of 2445 public elementary schools	58.7%		62.2	866^th of 2439 public elementary schools	64.5%	145												38.9	42.9	44.3	49.3			54.4	62.2	48.7	64.2			43.5		99.5	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.7	99.6	$16,737	$1,184	$15,553
H Frank Carey High School	Public	7-12	230 Poppy Ave	Franklin Square	11010	Nassau County	Sewanhaka Central High School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 539-9400	1,596	115	13.8	20.8%	917 (57.5%)	50 (3.1%)	374 (23.4%)	235 (14.7%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	7 (0.4%)	72.5	298^th of 1242 public high schools	76.0%		70.7	312^th of 1228 public high schools	74.6%	14	52.6	60.6	96.2	94.7	79.1	81.2	93.5	79.3	40.1	91.0	94.5					53.9	64.6					69.6	21.4			99.3	99.8	99.9	99.9	99.9	99.8	99.9	99.5	$19,295	$748	$18,548
Willow Road School	Public	K-6	880 Catalpa Dr	Franklin Square	11010	Nassau County	Valley Stream 13 Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 568-6640	486	46	10.4		146 (30.0%)	44 (9.1%)	142 (29.2%)	135 (27.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	40.9	1416^th of 2445 public elementary schools	42.1%		49.3	1182^nd of 2439 public elementary schools	51.5%	234												21.3	31.6	37.8	46.2			40.4	66.7	47.2	67.7			19.4		98.5	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.6	99.8	$19,046	$761	$18,285
Valley Stream North High School	Public	7-12	750 Herman Ave	Franklin Square	11010	Nassau County	Valley Stream Central High School District	No	No	No	No	(516) 564-5510	1,249	110	11.3	33.8%	311 (24.9%)	239 (19.1%)	392 (31.4%)	270 (21.6%)	5 (0.4%)	12 (1.0%)	20 (1.6%)	72.4	299^th of 1242 public high schools	75.9%		69.7	340^th of 1228 public high schools	72.3%	41	48.2	78.2	92.1	92.1	75.1	89.7	85.5	73.9	61.8	89.5	78.5					42.1	36.4					55.1	29.2		14.3	96.4	98.1	99.4	98.7	99.9	98.9	98.0	99.1	$20,513	$848	$19,664

Cities Near Franklin Square

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Elmont	0.89 mi	5	231^st
West Hempstead	1.01 mi	4	313^th
Floral Park	1.2 mi	8	134^th
Stewart Manor	1.43 mi	1	66^th
Garden City	1.56 mi	8	25^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Franklin Square, NY

John Street School

H Frank Carey High School

Valley Stream North High School

Polk Street School

Washington Street School

Willow Road School

Cities Near Franklin Square