For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 14,198 students in Leon School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in Leon School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
54 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
31,638 Students
1,124,074 Students
# Teachers
1,855 Teachers
71,061 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
42 Students
2,515 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,395 Students
28,808 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,267 Students
409,820 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
36%
# Black Students
13,234 Students
236,066 Students
% Black Students
42%
21%
# White Students
11,633 Students
392,557 Students
% White Students
37%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
1,696 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,045 Students
52,612 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
401
64,349
# Students in K Grade:
2,285
154,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,524
161,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,629
167,396
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,518
171,016
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,440
167,752
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,438
159,415
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,339
27,337
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,459
19,963
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,259
19,106
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,673
2,380
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,497
2,273
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,331
2,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,845
4,295
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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.
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 Preschools (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.
Buck Lake Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #44.
Desoto Trail Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Tredington Park Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-4511
Grades: PK-5
| 659 students
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5777 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-0923
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-0923
Grades: PK-5
| 844 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Chaires Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4774 Chaires Cross Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-5977
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
W T Moore Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1706 Dempsey Mayo Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-6158
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 877-6158
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #99.
Kate Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
927 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Rank: #1111.
Canopy Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250 Point View Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-3301
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #1212.
Bond Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2204 Saxon St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7676
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7676
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #1313.
J Michael Conley Elementary School At Southwood
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Orange Ave E
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 414-5610
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 414-5610
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1414.
Pineview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2230 Lake Bradford Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-2819
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-2819
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1515.
Tallahassee Classical School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Artemis Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 296-1970
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2813 Ridgeway St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-0167
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-0167
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1717.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4530 Shelfer Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-3124
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 488-3124
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #1818.
Springwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Fred George Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6225
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-6225
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1919.
Fort Braden School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
Rank: #2020.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #2121.
Woodville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9373 Woodville Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Grades: PK-8
| 483 students
Rank: #2222.
Ruediger Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
526 W 10th Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-1074
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-1074
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #2323.
Apalachee Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-7110
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-7110
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #2424.
Renaissance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4351 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
Rank: #2525.
Astoria Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2465 Atlas Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-4673
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-4673
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2626.
Gretchen Everhart School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prek
Special Education School
500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2099
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2099
Grades: PK
| 65 students
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