Franklin Township Public School District

Located along Route 27 in Somerset, New Jersey, the Franklin Township Public School District is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving a vibrant suburban community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. The district operates 10 individual school facilities, providing a seamless educational path spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten programs through 12th-grade graduation. Across its campuses, the district serves a diverse enrollment of nearly 7,300 students, including over 700 early learners in pre-kindergarten and a robust high school population. Designed to foster an inclusive academic environment, Franklin Township caters to a broad student demographic, offering comprehensive curricular and extracurricular opportunities aimed at preparing learners for post-secondary success.

To support its multi-campus infrastructure and diverse student body, the district maintains a substantial staffing presence comprising over 3,150 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. Academic instruction is anchored by more than 1,384 FTE teachers, who work alongside nearly 295 FTE instructional aides to deliver tailored classroom guidance and special education support. The district’s instructional environment is further bolstered by a dedicated network of approximately 1,478 FTE support staff members, encompassing administrative, counseling, health, and operational professionals. This strong staffing foundation reflects a well-resourced suburban district committed to maintaining small learning communities, strong educator-to-student ratios, and robust wraparound services for families throughout Somerset and the surrounding region.