For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,431 students in the neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Old Town are Leon High School, Kate Sullivan Elementary School and Elizabeth Cobb Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 E Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-1971
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-1971
Grades: 9-12
| 1,923 students
Rank: #22.
Kate Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
927 Miccosukee Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 487-1216
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 Hillcrest Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 488-3364
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee, FL include Leon High School, Kate Sullivan Elementary School and Elizabeth Cobb Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee?
the neighborhood of Old Town, Tallahassee public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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