For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 4,179 students in Leon County, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Leon County, FL are Florida State University School, The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville and The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Leon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida State University School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 School House Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 245-3700
Gr: K-12 | 1,851 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3208 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-6566
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2415 N Monroe St, Ste 2700
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 999-8267
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 999-8267
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3434 N Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 681-7827
Gr: K-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
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 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
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 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Tallahassee Collegiate Academy
Charter School
444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 504-6300
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 504-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Leon County Public 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
283 Trojan Trl
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7247
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 487-7247
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
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 charter schools in Leon County, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Leon County, FL include Florida State University School, The School Of Arts And Sciences On Thomasville and The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre.
How many public charter schools are located in Leon County?
7 public charter schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Leon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Leon County include: Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences vs. The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre, The School Of Arts & Sciences Centre vs. Tallahassee School Of Math & Sciences, Renaissance Academy vs. Florida State University School
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