For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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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