For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,899 students in 32301, FL (there are 6 private schools, serving 566 private students). 77% 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 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 28% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32301, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
James Rickards High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3013 Jim Lee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 414-5500
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 414-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,575 students
32301, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
428 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-1929
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-1929
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
2813 S Meridian St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7526
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-7526
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Life Skills Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
324 North Adams St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 599-9190
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 599-9190
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Pace Center For Girls (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32301, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32301, FL include Frank Hartsfield Elementary School and James Rickards High School.
How many public schools are located in 32301?
2 public schools are located in 32301.
What percentage of students in 32301 go to public school?
77% 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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