Leon County Schools runs Tallahassee's public schools: 17 A schools in the 2026 state grades, the 2026-27 calendar and how to enroll. 850-487-7100.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Facts on this page come from Leon County Schools and the Florida Department of Education’s 2025-26 school grades. Updated each school year.
Every public school in Tallahassee, with its zone and report card: Tallahassee public schools.
Every public school in Tallahassee belongs to Leon County Schools, one district for the whole county. Superintendent Rocky Hanna leads it, and a five-member elected School Board sets policy. Charter schools in the county are public schools too, and the state grades them alongside the district’s own.
Who to call
- Leon County Schools: 850-487-7100, info@leonschools.net, 2757 W. Pensacola St.
- Enrollment help: Student Admissions registrar support, 850-561-8375
- Which school is mine? the district’s School Zone Lookup
- Buses: Transportation, 850-488-2636, transportation@leonschools.net
Storm note
Because of Hurricane Isaias, schools let out early on Friday, Oct. 9, and district offices closed at 3 p.m., the district told families on Oct. 8. Monday, Oct. 12, was already a teacher planning day with no students. Watch the district site and texts for any further changes.
The 2026-27 calendar
From the district’s 2026-27 calendar list:
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Monday, Oct. 12 | Teacher planning day; no school for students |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Veterans Day; schools closed |
| Nov. 23-27 | Thanksgiving break for students and teachers |
| Friday, Dec. 18 | End of first semester |
| Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 | Winter break |
| Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 | Students return |
| Jan. 18 and Feb. 15, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day holidays |
| March 15-19, 2027 | Spring break |
| Thursday, May 27, 2027 | Last day of school |
Sept. 21 and March 26 are the calendar’s possible makeup days if storms close schools. The district publishes a printable calendar as well.
How to enroll
Look up your zoned school with the School Zone Lookup, then fill in the online enrollment form on the Student Admissions page (there are separate forms for pre-K and K-12). The district says to contact your child’s school for specific enrollment questions. Bus stops by address are on the transportation pages. The district also runs magnet programs and controlled open enrollment for families who want a school outside their zone.
The 2026 state grades
Florida grades every public school A through F each summer on test scores, learning gains and, for high schools, graduation and college and career readiness. In the 2025-26 grades, Leon County’s 43 graded schools earned 17 A’s, 14 B’s, nine C’s and one D. Two were incomplete.
High schools
| School | 2026 | 2025 | Share of points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High | A | A | 69% |
| SAIL High | A | A | 67% |
| Lincoln High | B | C | 62% |
| Leon High | B | B | 60% |
| Rickards High | C | C | 55% |
| Godby High | Incomplete | C | n/a |
Middle schools
| School | 2026 | 2025 | Share of points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerlake Middle | A | A | 74% |
| Montford Middle | A | A | 73% |
| Swift Creek Middle | A | A | 71% |
| Cobb Middle | A | B | 66% |
| Fairview Middle | A | C | 65% |
| Raa Middle | B | B | 60% |
| Griffin Middle | C | D | 48% |
| Nims Middle | D | C | 39% |
Elementary schools
The top elementary scores were Gilchrist (78%), Hawks Rise (76%), Killearn Lakes (72%) and Roberts (70%), all A schools. Bond, DeSoto Trail and Sealey rose to an A. Canopy Oaks, Riley, Oak Ridge, Apalachee and Conley earned a C. Ruediger’s grade was incomplete. Every school’s detail is on the state’s EduData report card site.
The School Board
The board meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays, at the Aquilina C. Howell Instructional Services Center, 3955 W. Pensacola St., and streams live. Next meetings: Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Tuesday, Oct. 27; the Nov. 17 meeting is the yearly reorganization, when the board elects its chair. Members: Alva Swafford Smith (District 1), Rosanne Wood (District 2), Darryl Jones (District 3, vice chair), Laurie Lawson Cox (District 4) and Marcus Nicolas (District 5, chair), per the School Board page.
What this means for you
- New to town: look up your zone first, then enroll online.
- No school Oct. 12 and Nov. 11; Thanksgiving week is off.
- Check a school’s grade history on EduData before you choose.
Which schools serve which part of town: see our Tallahassee neighborhoods guide.
Related: moving to Tallahassee, Friday night football and Leon County property taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Tallahassee in?
Leon County Schools, a single countywide district. Its offices are at 2757 W. Pensacola St., 850-487-7100.
Is there school on Monday, Oct. 12, in Leon County?
No. The 2026-27 calendar makes Oct. 12 a teacher planning day, after the first nine weeks ended Oct. 9.
When is Thanksgiving break for Leon County Schools?
Students and teachers are out Nov. 23-27, 2026. Winter break runs Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, and students return Jan. 5, 2027.
How did Leon County schools do in the 2026 state grades?
Of 43 graded schools, 17 earned an A, 14 a B, nine a C and one a D, with two incomplete, in the Florida Department of Education’s 2025-26 grades.
How do I find my child’s school in Tallahassee?
Use the district’s School Zone Lookup with your address, then enroll online. The registrar support line is 850-561-8375.
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