Franklin School

Name

Franklin School

Legal name

Franklin School

Website

https://franklinjc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Jersey City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue stream from tuition. 2026-27 tuition is $35,350 per student per academic year. Additional fees include new student registration ($1,500), annual technology/materials/labs/books ($1,600), and Parents Association dues ($120). Transportation, lunch, testing fees, college applications, tutoring, trips, and textbooks not included in tuition.
2. Philanthropic Contributions: Annual Fund yearly campaign supporting student scholarships, faculty advancement, and seed funding for student innovation. Capital Initiatives campaigns for major investments in programs and facilities. Franklin School Foundation operates as independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
3. Financial Aid Processing: Clarity financial aid platform processing fee of $65 per financial aid application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Franklin School is a private, independent high school serving students in grades 9-12 in Jersey City, NJ. It delivers a four-year college-preparatory academic program built on applied, transdisciplinary learning, complemented by signature offerings including a Maker Curriculum and Fab Lab, 80+ micro-courses and electives, the Franklin Incubator (Franklin Student Ventures), a multi-year Capstone Project, an Academic Care Program, college counseling, Transdisciplinary Weeks, a Public Speaking Program, and Global Connections through the Dwight Schools network. Tuition for the 2026-27 academic year is $35,350 per student.

Product overview

Franklin School is a private high school (grades 9-12) located in Jersey City, NJ, offering a unified applied learning educational program. The school's core product is its integrated four-year academic program, which combines a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum (English, Math, Science, Humanities, World Languages, Arts, PHE, Design & Technology) with signature programs including a Maker Curriculum and Fab Lab, over 80 Micro-Courses & Electives, the Franklin Incubator (student venture incubator), a Capstone Project continuum, an Academic Care Program, College Counseling, Transdisciplinary Weeks, a Public Speaking Program, and Global Connections through the Dwight Schools network. The Franklin UnlimitED Podcast extends the school's thought leadership reach. The school was founded in 2022 and was named the 2025 World's Best School for Innovation by T4 Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Franklin UnlimitED Podcast: A podcast hosted by Head of School Will Campbell diving into the future of learning with education visionaries and thought leaders.

Products and services

• Franklin High School Academic Program A four-year private high school program (grades 9-12) based on applied/experiential learning, featuring a rigorous core curriculum (English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, World Languages, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Design & Technology), AP courses, honors options, dual enrollment with the University of Pittsburgh, and a Skills Curriculum focused on systems thinking, futures thinking, agile thinking, and cultural competence. Designed for college-bound students and their families seeking an alternative to rigid traditional schooling.
• Maker Curriculum & Fab Lab A hands-on design and technology curriculum housed in a state-of-the-art makerspace (Fab Lab), teaching computer programming, machine learning, digital design and fabrication, physical computing, and robotics. Courses include Design and Digital Fabrication, Physical Computing, Design and Computational Media, Engineering Technology, and AI-focused courses. Equips students with real-world fabrication skills (3D printing, laser-cutting, CNC, Arduino, Microbits, Circuit Playground).
• Micro-Courses and Electives Over 80 elective and micro-course offerings delivered by industry leaders and real-world professionals, covering career interests such as law, finance, creative writing, engineering, journalism, video game design, psychology, philosophy, AI, data science, and more.
• Franklin Incubator (Franklin Student Ventures) An entrepreneurship incubator program for students in grades 9-12 that empowers students to develop passion-driven projects including glove-controlled drones, 3D-printed heart analysis tools, productivity apps, and nonprofits. Students receive dedicated mentorship and support to launch ventures in business, nonprofit, and social impact sectors.
• Franklin Capstone Project A multi-year Capstone Course Continuum integrating data, politics, psychology, and storytelling — designed to develop critical thinkers and changemakers, culminating in a major capstone project (4000-word Mini Capstone in Grade 10, Major Capstone in Grade 11 with AP option, and CAP 450 Capstone Honors in Grade 12).
• Academic Care Program

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• T4 EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Awarding organization for World's Best School Prizes. T4 Education founded World's Best School Prizes in 2022 to honor institutions transforming education. Franklin won 2025 Prize for Innovation, first US school to win this award.
• Dwight SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin is affiliated with the global network of Dwight Schools, which have been guided by Dr. Spahn's son, Stephen Spahn (Chancellor) for over half a century. Dwight Schools include campuses in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi, and Dwight Global Online School. This connection provides Franklin students with cross-campus collaborations, global friendships, and online learning opportunities not available elsewhere.
• University of PittsburghminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering Advanced Microeconomics (ECON 375) and Advanced Macroeconomics (ECON 475) courses for college credit. Provides students with college-level academics and early college experience.
• Dwight Global Online SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated online school within the Dwight Schools network. Offers Advanced Calculus BC (AP option) and provides opportunities for students to take Mandarin and high-level French courses online.
• RavennacoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb-based admissions application platform used for application submission, status tracking, teacher recommendation form distribution, transcript uploads, and admissions communications. Families must create accounts to begin application process.
• ClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial aid platform used to help fairly evaluate family contributions and award decisions. Families submit required documentation through Clarity for financial aid consideration.
• Villars InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranklin students have participated in Villars Institute fellowship programs in Switzerland, providing international environmental and leadership learning opportunities.
• Haskins LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured on Franklin UnlimitED podcast with Dr. Ken Pugh, President and Director of Research at Haskins Laboratories and cognitive neuroscientist affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine and University of Connecticut.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured on Franklin UnlimitED podcast with Dr. Jennifer Gillett, Assessment Design Lead and Senior Curriculum Manager at IB. Collaboration on transdisciplinary learning discussions and curriculum design.
• Oppidan EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentoring organization featured on Franklin UnlimitED podcast. Co-founded by Henry Faber, focusing on mentoring, confidence, and supporting today's teens. Has worked with more than 3,000 families across 100+ schools.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Peddie School: Highly selective New Jersey boarding and day high school in Hightstown with a comparable tuition tier and STEM/innovation emphasis. Directly competes with Franklin for NJ families seeking premium college-prep private high school education.
• Newark Academy: Selective NJ independent school (grades 6-12) located in Livingston. Comparable in tuition, college placement, and STEM/innovation emphasis, and a direct competitor for New Jersey families seeking premium college-prep private schooling.
• Riverdale Country School: Premier Bronx-based independent school (grades PreK-12) with strong college placement. Comparable in price point and target families, and a direct alternative for NYC families considering private independent schooling.
• Dwight School: The flagship Dwight campus on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Franklin's direct sister school within the same network — same Chancellor (Stephen Spahn), shared curriculum DNA (IB, Maker ethos, global exchanges), and the primary cross-campus collaboration partner. Most directly comparable U.S. institution.
• Columbia Grammar and Preparatory School: Selective NYC independent school on the Upper West Side serving grades PreK-12. Similar tuition tier, comparable academic rigor, and a direct competitor for Manhattan families exploring private school options.
• The Lawrenceville School: One of the most prestigious U.S. private boarding schools, located in Lawrenceville, NJ. Competes for the same top-decile NJ/NYC feeder families and represents the upper bound of premium independent high school positioning Franklin aspires to.
• Dalton School: Manhattan independent K-12 school known for progressive pedagogy and innovation. Comparable in tuition and target family demographic; competes for NYC families open to Jersey City–based alternatives.
• Trinity School: Elite NYC independent school on the Upper West Side serving grades K-12. Comparable in tuition tier and selectivity, and a primary competitor for Manhattan families choosing between a premium city-based private school and the PATH-accessible Franklin campus.
• Dwight Global Online School: The affiliated online Dwight campus offering AP courses and world languages. Franklin students enroll here for select offerings (e.g., Advanced Calculus BC, Mandarin, high-level French). Same network, same admissions philosophy, makes it a close operational peer.
• Phillips Exeter Academy: Elite New Hampshire boarding school and one of the most academically rigorous U.S. private schools. Comparable in caliber, college placement, and tuition tier; competes for top-quartile families nationally and internationally who might otherwise consider Franklin.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCyAs4g6eG0_W1iiybRGb3ww
• Facebookfacebook.com/franklinschooljc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franklin-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/franklinschooljc

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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