Franklin Township places a strong emphasis on education, offering a mix of public, private, and nearby higher education institutions.
* **Public Schools:** The Franklin Township Public Schools district serves students from pre-K through 12th grade. Notable schools include Franklin High School (known for its highly diverse student body and strong performing arts programs) and Franklin Middle School. * **Private Schools:** The township is home to Rutgers Preparatory School, the oldest independent school in New Jersey, founded in 1766. * **Higher Education:** While there are no major university campuses entirely within its borders, Franklin Township borders Rutgers University’s New Brunswick and Piscataway campuses. Princeton University is also just a short drive to the south. * **Libraries:** The Franklin Township Public Library has a main branch in Somerset and a smaller branch in Franklin Park, offering extensive community programming, digital resources, and public study spaces.