Welcome to Franklin from the Head of School

Welcome to Franklin School, a world-class college preparatory school for the innovators, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who will build what comes next.

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family will make. Beyond academic results, university acceptances, and facilities, you are choosing a community that will help shape your child's confidence, character, ambitions, and sense of purpose. It is a responsibility we take seriously.

Franklin was founded with a simple belief: exceptional education should prepare students not only for university, but for a world that is changing faster than ever before. Located on the Jersey City waterfront and serving families from across the New York metropolitan region, Franklin combines rigorous academics, personalized support, and real-world learning experiences to help students thrive in whatever future they choose.

Our students are curious, ambitious, creative, and compassionate. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring different talents, interests, and aspirations. Some arrive knowing exactly where they want to go; many are still discovering their passions. Our role is to help every student find their path, develop their strengths, and build the confidence to pursue meaningful goals.

That commitment to innovation and student growth has earned international recognition. In 2025, Franklin was named the World's Best School for Innovation by T4 Education, placing us among a select group of schools recognized for reimagining what education can be. As the leading North American node of the Fab Learning Academy, Franklin provides opportunities rarely found at the high school level. Through our Fab Lab, incubator program, student ventures, research opportunities, and partnerships with leading organizations, students develop the adaptability, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset increasingly demanded by universities and employers alike.

Our challenging curriculum includes AP courses, advanced and honors pathways, college-level learning opportunities, and a range of innovative electives and micro-courses that expose students to emerging industries, technologies, and ideas. Small class sizes and strong relationships between students and teachers ensure that challenge is accompanied by support, and that every student is known as an individual learner.

The outcomes speak for themselves. Franklin graduates have earned acceptances to institutions including MIT, NYU Stern, UCLA, the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, Northeastern, Parsons School of Design, Rutgers, and many other outstanding universities. Yet we measure success by more than admissions decisions. We are proud of all of our students who leave Franklin with intellectual curiosity, resilience, integrity, empathy, and confidence. Our students engage deeply with their communities, understand different perspectives, and recognize their responsibility to others. Through service learning, leadership opportunities, entrepreneurship, athletics, clubs, arts, and co-curricular programs, students develop not only as scholars, but as citizens and leaders.

Franklin fosters a culture where students are challenged, but also supported; where achievement is celebrated, but character matters just as much; and where every student is known by name, story, strengths, and aspirations. Through our Academic Care and Pastoral Care programs, students receive personalized guidance, mentoring, social-emotional support, and academic coaching throughout their high school journey. Families are active partners in this process, creating a collaborative approach that allows students to flourish.

I encourage you to start this process by visiting Franklin, meeting our faculty, speaking with our families, and most importantly, spending time with our students. Their curiosity, kindness, ambition, and sense of possibility capture the spirit of this school far better than any letter ever could.

Thank you for considering Franklin. We would be honored to be part of your family's educational journey.

Warm regards,
William Campbell, Head of School