For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,115 students in 32301, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 566 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 32301, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 32301, FL are Pace Center For Girls, Frank Hartsfield Elementary School and James Rickards High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32301 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32301, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32301, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
James Rickards High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3013 Jim Lee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 414-5500
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 414-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
32301, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
428 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-1929
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-1929
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 32301, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 32301, FL include Pace Center For Girls, Frank Hartsfield Elementary School and James Rickards High School.
How many public schools are located in 32301?
3 public schools are located in 32301.
What percentage of students in 32301 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 32301 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32301?
32301 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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