Franklin Schools

Franklin MA public schools

The Franklin, MA public school system serves students from pre-K though high school and also sponsors adult-education programs. It is highly regarded and offers top quality public schooling.  Niche.com gives the Franklin school district an “A” rating.

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin ranks as the top charter school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in many performance standards.

Get to know the public schools of Franklin, MA

In the links and posts below, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about each individual public school in Franklin. To get acquainted with the overall school system in Franklin, Massachusetts you can start with the website for the Franklin Public School District.

The Franklin School District Report Card supplies in-depth information about the overall Franklin school system.

 

Schools of Franklin, Massachusetts

Follow the hotlinks in the images below to access the information you need to see how well individual Franklin schools serve the educational needs of children living in the welcoming, diverse Franklin community.

 

The posts below highlights aspects of the public school system in Franklin, MA.

October 11, 2019
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School best in state – Niche

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin, MA (BFCCPS) is the best charter school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, according to Niche, the highly […]
May 2, 2019
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Franklin High in top 30 percent of MA high schools

Out of 342 Massachusetts high schools surveyed, Franklin High was #90 in the state in the newest rankings issued recently by US News and World Report. […]
February 13, 2019
Franklin Lifelong Learning

Fun activities for spring from Franklin’s Lifelong Learning Institute

Here’s good news for everyone in and around Franklin, MA who is weary of winter: the spring 2019 schedule of fun classes and activities has been […]
November 14, 2018

Kennedy Elementary commended for excellence

In 2018, the Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) commended the John F. Kennedy Memorial Elementary School in Franklin, MA for […]
October 27, 2018

Franklin High a Top 50 School

Franklin High School ranked in the top 50 of all public high schools in Greater Boston in a recent survey released by Boston Magazine. In producing […]
September 28, 2018
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New home for Franklin’s charter school taking shape

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS) of Franklin, MA is building a brand new campus on a 35 acre site in Franklin’s Financial Park. […]
March 12, 2018
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Kids discover that science is fun at the FHS Family Science Night

Elementary and middle school students with their families are invited to be at the Franklin High School in Franklin, MA this Thursday, March 15 from 6 […]
September 18, 2017

Franklin MA a Top 40 public school district – Boston Magazine

Boston Magazine recently ranked the Franklin Public School District in the Top 40 of all public schools in Greater Boston! While certainly not ranked anywhere near […]
March 27, 2017

Family Science Night at Franklin High School, Franklin, MA

Family Science Night is an annual event at the Franklin High School in Franklin, MA.  Presented by members of the school’s Science National Honor Society, the […]
September 4, 2015

Boston Magazine penalizes Franklin schools for high test scores, low spending

Boston Magazine recently published its annual rankings of public school systems in Massachusetts. In its tally, Boston Magazine placed the Franklin School District a fairly respectable […]
February 10, 2015

Low property taxes, top high school make Franklin stand out

Home buyers take note! A new chart, exclusively available on 02038.com, documents the unbeatable advantage that low property taxes and a top performing high school give  the […]
October 22, 2014

Franklin High aces 2014 MCAS Science and Math tests

Franklin High School in Franklin, MA excelled in the 2014 MCAS test results recently released by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Franklin High […]
September 29, 2014
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Video tour of new Franklin High School

The outstandingly impressive Franklin High School in Franklin, MA opened for the start of the 2014 school year. The formal dedication ceremonies were held September 21 […]
September 29, 2014
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Media Center at Franklin High

The Media Center is the heart of learning and technology at the Franklin High School in Franklin, Massachusetts. The Center provides a bright, spacious environment for learning. […]
September 29, 2014
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Breathtaking gym at Franklin High

“Breathtaking” and “gorgeous” are not words typically associated with a high school gym.  But in the case of the gymnasium at the new Franklin High School […]
September 29, 2014

Franklin High built for educational success

The Large Group Seminar at the new Franklin High School is would fit in well at one of the nation’s top universities. With seating for 80, […]
September 27, 2014
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Stellar new auditorium at Franklin High

The auditorium at the new Franklin High School in Franklin, Massachusetts is exceptional. The word “Wow” comes to mind when you enter the building for the […]
September 27, 2014
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Science labs at Franklin High excel

The science labs at the new Franklin High School in Franklin, Massachusetts are state of the art!  By my count, based on the floor plans of […]
September 26, 2014

High tech at Franklin High

One of the greatest benefits of spending over $100m for a new High School in Franklin, MA is the fact that the new facility solves a […]
June 12, 2013
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New Franklin High School on schedule

Construction work on Franklin, MA’s new high school appears to be right on schedule, increasing the likelihood of the new facility being ready to use by […]
June 3, 2013
Helen Keller Elementary School Franklin MA

Keller Elementary School tour

The Keller School was built in 2002.  Its modern design features wide hallways, well-lit stairwells and lots of artwork throughout the corridors and public spaces. Artwork […]
May 7, 2013
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Kennedy Elementary video tour

Interested in the Kennedy Elementary School in Franklin, MA?  It’s a great school  with good test performance rankings and an active Parent Communication Council (PCC).  It’s […]
April 15, 2013
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Keller Elementary School Science Night

A wonderful series of hands-on science nights are held each year at the Keller Elementary School in Franklin, MA.  Sponsored by the Keller Parent Communication Council […]
March 16, 2013
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Tour Oak St Elementary

Take a few minutes to tour the inside of the Oak Street Elementary School in Franklin, MA.  The school got a full renovation in 2004.  As […]
March 16, 2013

Tour the Jefferson Elementary School in Franklin MA

Here’s your chance to see the inside of the Jefferson Elementary School in Franklin, MA.  Jefferson Elementary is one of the most recently built schools in town, […]
October 21, 2012
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Kennedy Elementary has playground to be proud of

Students at the Kennedy Elementary School in Franklin, MA are enjoying its new beautiful new playground, thanks to a lot of local fundraising by Kennedy School […]
October 19, 2012
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New Franklin High School ground breaking celebrated

Franklin, MA celebrated the upcoming start of construction of the new Franklin High School with a ground breaking ceremony held earlier this week at the site […]
September 4, 2012
Keller Elementary School Franklin MA

First day of school at Keller

Video of the start of school at Keller Elementary Here is a short video with scenes from an annual rite of passage at Keller Elementary: the […]
August 8, 2012

The Parent Communication Council (PCC) at the Parmenter School in Franklin MA

The Parent Communication Council (PCC) at the Gerald M. Parmenter Elementary School in Franklin, MA is an all-volunteer group that conducts fundraising and donates time and […]
August 6, 2012

Davis Thayer PCC

The Parent Communication Council (PCC) at the Davis Thayer Elementary School in Franklin, MA seeks to enlist volunteers to raise money and contribute their time to […]