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Franklin Lakes School District

490 Pulis Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Franklin Lakes School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,201 students in Franklin Lakes School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Franklin Lakes School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,571 Schools
# Students
1,201 Students
1,360,273 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
116,548 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Franklin Lakes School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#108 out of 648 school districts
(Top 20%)
64%
38%
68%
49%
33%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
11%
34%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
75%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,231 is higher than the state median of $26,937. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,185 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,231
$26,937
Spending / Student
$30,185
$25,834

Best Franklin Lakes School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colonial Road School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
749 Colonial Road
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 337-0336
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
High Mountain Road School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
765 High Mountain Road
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-4433
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Avenue Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-0202
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Woodside Avenue School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 Woodside Avenue
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
(201) 891-5600
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Franklin Lakes School District?
Franklin Lakes School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,201 students.
What is the rank of Franklin Lakes School District?
Franklin Lakes School District is ranked #112 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Lakes School District?
75% of Franklin Lakes School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Franklin Lakes School District?
Franklin Lakes School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Franklin Lakes School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,185 is higher than the state median of $25,834. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,201 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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