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Best Franklin Lakes Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,201 students in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ are Colonial Road School, High Mountain Road School and Franklin Avenue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Lakes, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin Lakes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ (2026)

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

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ include Colonial Road School, High Mountain Road School and Franklin Avenue Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin Lakes?
4 public elementary schools are located in Franklin Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Lakes?
Franklin Lakes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin Lakes are often viewed compared to one another?

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