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Leon School District

2757 W Pensacola St
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2907
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 46 public elementary schools serving 22,510 students in Leon School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Leon School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
54 Schools
3,488 Schools
# Students
31,638 Students
2,038,029 Students
# Teachers
1,855 Teachers
118,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Leon School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#26 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
53%
52%
53%
52%
52%
52%
83%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
37%
% Black
42%
21%
% White
37%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,045 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,369 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$381 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$360 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,045
$11,962
Spending / Student
$11,369
$11,615

Best Leon School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1301 Timberlane Rd
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:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Buck Lake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1600 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
William J Montford Iii Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5789 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 922-6011
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8037 Deer Lk E
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Desoto Trail Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5200 Tredington Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5777 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-0923
Gr: PK-5 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3208 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2415 N Monroe St, Ste 2700
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-6566
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 487-4868
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Chaires Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4774 Chaires Cross Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Kate Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
927 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
W T Moore Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-6158
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1515.
Leon County Virtual School Franchise
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
283 Trojan Trail
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7247
Gr: 1-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1616.
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3434 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Gr: K-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Bond Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2204 Saxon St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Leon County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
283 Trojan Trail
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7100
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1919.
Sealey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2815 Allen Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Raa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6287
Gr: 6-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2121.
Canopy Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 Point View Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Leon Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Ronellis Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7672
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3415 Zillah St
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-6880
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2525.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2626.
J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Orange Ave E
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 414-5610
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 Lake Bradford Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-2819
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2813 Ridgeway St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-0167
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2929.
Second Chance At Ghazvini Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
854 Blountstown Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-2087
Gr: K-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
John G Riley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Indiana St
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5840
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Ruediger Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
526 W 10th Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-1074
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Springwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Fred George Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6225
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Fort Braden School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15100 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3434.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4530 Shelfer Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-3124
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Apalachee Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-7110
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 54 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 31,638 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 83% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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