For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 212 students in Franklin County, NE.
The top ranked public elementary school in Franklin County, NE is Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 M St
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
1001 M Street
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 132
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-3458
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-3458
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, NE?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, NE include Franklin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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