For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,716 students in 32312, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32312, FL are Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School and Deerlake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 32312 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 32312, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32312, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Timberlane Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4310
Grades: PK-5
| 891 students
Rank: #22.
Hawks Rise Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Meadow Ridge Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 487-4733
Grades: PK-5
| 800 students
Rank: #33.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8037 Deer Lk E
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #55.
Sealey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2815 Allen Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-5640
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 32312, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 32312, FL include Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School and Deerlake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 32312?
5 public elementary schools are located in 32312.
What is the racial composition of students in 32312?
32312 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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