For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 14,198 students in Tallahassee, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Tallahassee, FL are Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School and Buck Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tallahassee, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Tallahassee have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Tallahassee, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Hawks Rise Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Buck Lake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8037 Deer Lk E
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Desoto Trail Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 Tredington Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5777 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-0923
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-0923
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Chaires Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4774 Chaires Cross Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-5977
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Kate Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
927 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
W T Moore Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-6158
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-6158
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Bond Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2204 Saxon St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7676
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Sealey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2815 Allen Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-5640
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Canopy Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Point View Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-3301
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Orange Ave E
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 414-5610
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 414-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Lake Bradford Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-2819
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-2819
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2813 Ridgeway St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-0167
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-0167
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ruediger Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
526 W 10th Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-1074
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-1074
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Springwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Fred George Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6225
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6225
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1919.
Fort Braden School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2020.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Shelfer Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-3124
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-3124
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Apalachee Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-7110
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-7110
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Chowkeebin Nene
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7322
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7322
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Woodville School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9373 Woodville Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Astoria Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2465 Atlas Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-4673
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-4673
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Renaissance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4351 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Gretchen Everhart School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Prek
Special Education School
500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2099
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2099
Gr: PK | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Tallahassee, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Resource Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
526 N Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-1957
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-1957
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Academy Of Academics & Technology (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 N Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7667
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7667
Gr: 6-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Amikids (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2514 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2214 Belle Vue Way
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-4467
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-4467
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
428 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-1929
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-1929
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2006 Jackson Bluff Road
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-2140
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Disc-Woodville Alternative Learning Center (W.A.L.C.) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3333 W Pensacola St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-2277
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-2277
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Heritage Trails Community School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-8927
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-8927
Gr: K-12
3611 Austin Davis Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-5187
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-5187
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Leon County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
72757 W Pensacola Street
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-714
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-714
526 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-5343
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-5343
Gr: 12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
860 Blountstown St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7100
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7100
Gr: 4-12
2813 S Meridian St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7526
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7526
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Life Skills Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
324 North Adams St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 599-9190
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 599-9190
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Natural Bridge Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2967 Natural Bridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 414-6868
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 414-6868
Gr: 4-12
Pace Center For Girls (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Red Hills Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3551 Austin Davis Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 296-2943
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 296-2943
Gr: K-5
Sawmill Academy For Girls (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2609-e Springhill Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 921-0170
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 921-0170
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Seminole Work And Learn Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3420 Capital Circle Sw
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 574-1029
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 574-1029
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1500 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 681-7827
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 681-7827
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Teenage Parent Program (Tap) (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7624
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 487-7624
Gr: 4-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1900 Natural Bridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 922-4123
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 922-4123
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tallahassee, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Tallahassee, FL include Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School and Buck Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tallahassee?
27 public preschools are located in Tallahassee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tallahassee?
Tallahassee public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tallahassee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tallahassee include: W T Moore Elementary School vs. Buck Lake Elementary School, Ruediger Elementary School vs. Canopy Oaks Elementary School, Killearn Lakes Elementary School vs. Hawks Rise Elementary School
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