For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,837 students in 32312, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 32312, FL are Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School and Killearn Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 32312 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 32312, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 32312, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilchrist Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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: 78% | 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.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #44.
Sealey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | 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 preschools in 32312, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 32312, FL include Gilchrist Elementary School, Hawks Rise Elementary School and Killearn Lakes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 32312?
4 public preschools are located in 32312.
What is the racial composition of students in 32312?
32312 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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