For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,644 students in 32312, FL (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,869 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 32312, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 32312, FL are Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School and Deerlake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 32312 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 32312, FL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32312, FL Public Schools (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.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Grades: 6-8
| 879 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Lawton Chiles High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7200 Lawton Chiles Ln
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-1756
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 488-1756
Grades: 9-12
| 1,928 students
Rank: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 32312, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 32312, FL include Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School and Deerlake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 32312?
6 public schools are located in 32312.
What percentage of students in 32312 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 32312 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 32312?
32312 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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