Leon County Schools operates 57 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Leon County Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 33,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 57 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,500/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | — | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 7/10 — Good | — | Above average |
- GILCHRIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 857 students
- ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 807 students
- HAWKS RISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 752 students
- KILLEARN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 740 students
- KATE SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 737 students
- BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 696 students
- J MICHAEL CONLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SOUTHWOOD — Grades PK–5 · 693 students
- DESOTO TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 652 students
- CANOPY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 617 students
- BOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 611 students
- JOHN G RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 608 students
- W T MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 519 students
- RUEDIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 504 students
- APALACHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 482 students
- ASTORIA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 479 students
- CHAIRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 466 students
- SPRINGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 460 students
- SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 459 students
- PINEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 457 students
- OAK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 432 students
- SEALEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 369 students
- FRANK HARTSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 353 students
- PREK — Grades PK–PK · 52 students
- WILLIAM J MONTFORD III MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 1,016 students
- RAA MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 928 students
- DEERLAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 876 students
- SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 793 students
- FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 735 students
- ELIZABETH COBB MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 675 students
- R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 625 students
- GRIFFIN MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 457 students
- LAWTON CHILES HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,881 students
- LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,822 students
- LEON HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,793 students
- JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,718 students
- AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,388 students
- SAIL — Grades 9–12 · 359 students
- FORT BRADEN SCHOOL — Grades PK–8 · 668 students
- TALLAHASSEE SCHOOL OF MATH & SCIENCES — Grades K–8 · 621 students
- WOODVILLE SCHOOL — Grades PK–8 · 462 students
- THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ON THOMASVILLE — Grades K–8 · 461 students
- THE SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES CENTRE — Grades K–8 · 448 students
- TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL — Grades PK–12 · 345 students
- RENAISSANCE ACADEMY — Grades PK–8 · 243 students
- SUCCESS ACADEMY AT GHAZVINI LEARNING CENTER — Grades 6–12 · 130 students
- GRETCHEN EVERHART SCHOOL — Grades PK–12 · 91 students
- LEON COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL FRANCHISE — Grades 6–12 · 88 students
- LEON CO JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER — Grades K–12 · 52 students
- SECOND CHANCE AT GHAZVINI LEARNING CENTER — Grades K–12 · 51 students
- PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS — Grades 6–12 · 44 students
- HOSPITAL HOMEBOUND — Grades K–12 · 7 students
About Leon County Schools
If you live in ZIP 32312 — Tallahassee, Florida in Leon County — your assigned public schools are operated by Leon County Schools. Its 7/10 rating sits above the typical Florida district on the funding and enrollment measures NCES reports. The district operates 57 schools and serves roughly 33,000 students (one of the larger districts in the state). Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Leon County Schools spends approximately $10,500 per student per year, placing it 11% above the Florida state average of approximately $9,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 57 schools serving grades Pre-K–12th, Leon County Schools qualifies as a very large district serving students from Pre-K–12th. The district enrolls approximately 33,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 7/10 Rating
With a rating of 7/10 (above average), Leon County Schools ranks among Florida’s above average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Leon County Schools earns an above-average rating, reflecting stronger-than-typical resource levels and stable enrollment trends for Florida. Above-average districts generally offer solid program variety, adequate staffing, and a track record of organizational stability. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 32312
Children in zip code 32312 are assigned to Leon County Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 32312, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Leon County Schools at the number listed on the district website or visit www.leonschools.net. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Florida districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Tallahassee
For families considering a purchase in the Tallahassee area, district assignment matters financially. Because Leon County Schools serves zip code 32312, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 32312 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Florida, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Leon County Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 32312.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Leon County Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 32312 data.