For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 286 students in Franklin, NE.
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin, NE are Franklin Elementary School and Franklin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, NE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Franklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 M St
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 M Street
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Franklin, NE 68939
(308) 425-6283
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin, NE include Franklin Elementary School and Franklin High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
3 public schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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