For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,718 students in the neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Killearn Lakes are Deerlake Middle School and Killearn Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerlake Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9902 Deer Lk W
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 922-6545
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Killearn Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8037 Deer Lk E
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 921-1265
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee, FL include Deerlake Middle School and Killearn Lakes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee?
the neighborhood of Killearn Lakes, Tallahassee public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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