Leon School District

2757 W Pensacola St
Tallahassee, FL 32304-2907
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public preschools serving 14,003 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 53% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
55 Schools
1,884 Schools
# Students
31,579 Students
1,096,786 Students
# Teachers
1,830 Teachers
69,693 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
11%
38%
% Black
42%
21%
% White
36%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,067 is higher than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,390 is less than the state median of $11,677. 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
$12,067
$12,026
Spending / Student
$11,390
$11,677

Best Leon School District Public Preschools (2026)

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 | 857 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 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
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 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
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 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
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 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5777 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 488-0923
Gr: PK-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
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 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
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 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
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 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Bond Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2204 Saxon St
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-7676
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1919.
Fort Braden School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15100 Blountstown Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 488-9374
Gr: PK-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Apalachee Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 488-7110
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Frank Hartsfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1414 Chowkeebin Nene
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7322
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Woodville School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9373 Woodville Hwy
Tallahassee, FL 32305
(850) 487-7043
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Astoria Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2465 Atlas Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 488-4673
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Renaissance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4351 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 391-5259
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Gretchen Everhart School
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2750 Mission Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 488-5785
Gr: PK-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Prek
Special Education School
500 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 922-2099
Gr: PK | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 31,579 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 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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