Top 5 Best Leon County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 40 private schools serving 5,692 students in Leon County, FL (there are 60 public schools, serving 34,949 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Leon County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
The best top ranked private schools in Leon County, FL include Maclay School, North Florida Christian School and Holy Comforter Episcopal School Inc.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Florida private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
58% of private schools in Leon County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Leon County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Annsworth Academy
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
2919 Kerry Forest Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 668-9072
Grades: NS-PK
| 139 students
Celebration Baptist Kinderschool
Alternative School (Baptist)
3300 Shamrock Street East
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 328-0039
Grades: PK-K
| 217 students
Community Christian School
(Christian)
4859 Kerry Forest Pkwy
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 893-6628
Grades: PK-12
| 329 students
Holy Comforter Episcopal School Inc
Holy Comforter Episcopal School Inc Photo - Inspiring Children to Be the Difference for over 60 years!
(Episcopal)
(13)
2001 Fleischmann Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 383-1007
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
John Paul II Catholic High School
(Catholic)
(1)
5100 Terrebonne Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 201-5744
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Maclay School
Maclay School Photo
(5)
3737 N Meridian Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 893-2138
Grades: NS-12
| 1,045 students
North Florida Christian School
North Florida Christian School Photo - Graduated and ready to take on the world.
(Baptist)
(1)
3000 N Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 386-6327
Grades: NS-12
| 594 students
Trinity Catholic School
Trinity Catholic School Photo - Through academic excellence, faith in action, and creative exploration, our dedicated educators instill the values of leadership and service, inspiring students to make a difference in the world.
(Catholic)
(1)
706 E Brevard St
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 222-0444
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Acts Academy
(Pentecostal)
5408 Sybil Ct
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 877-2287
Grades: 5-12
| 14 students
All Stars Academic Academy
(Christian)
702 E Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 877-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 20 students
Amikids Tallahassee
2514 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 921-1250
Grades: 6-10
| 25 students
Anchor Academy
(Christian)
3551 Austin Davis Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Anns Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1777 N Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5827
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
406 N Bronough St
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 222-6605
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
1815 N. Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 422-2464
Grades: PK-1
| 53 students
Betton Hills School
Special Education School
2205 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-9211
Grades: 2-12
| 68 students
3122 Mahan Dr, Ste 801-294
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 412-9390
Grades: PK-3
| 74 students
Capital Preparatory
(Christian)
2811 Industrial Plz Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 402-9711
Grades: K-11
| 56 students
Christ Classical Academy
Christ Classical Academy Photo
(Catholic)
2205 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
Grades: NS-8
| 195 students
Community Leadership Academy
(Christian)
3210 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 597-9124
Grades: PK-11
| 230 students
Cornerstone Learning Community
Cornerstone Learning Community Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
2524 Hartsfield Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-5550
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
4390 Grove Park Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 513-1121
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Creative Pre School
Alternative School
2746 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 386-1450
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Devereux School Tallahassee
Special Education School
Po Box 930
Woodville, FL 32362
(850) 414-6868
Grades: 4-11
| 14 students
Epiphany Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
8300 Deerlake Road West
Tallahassee, FL 32312
(850) 385-9822
Grades: NS-5
| 81 students
Faith Presbyterian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
2200 N Meridian Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-0725
Grades: PK-K
| 207 students
Franklin Academy
Franklin Academy Photo - "You never know what heights you can soar, until you spread your wings and fly" in the Elizabeth Lawson Dobbins course!
(Christian)
2303 Old Bainbridge Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 322-2860
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
415 Avenue A, Ste 100 Tallahassee, FL, US 34950
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(888) 990-3847
Grades: 6-12
| 164 students
Grassroots Free School
Alternative School
(1)
2458 Grassroots Way
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 656-3629
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
3324 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 296-9199
Grades: K-8
| 48 students
Ivy Hill Academy
971 Briarcliff Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 222-3369
Grades: PK-1
| 22 students
The Learning Center
Special Education School
1717 Hermitage Blvd. Suite 103
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 325-6301
Grades: K-12
| 39 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
All-girls (Baptist)
7771 Mahan Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309
(850) 877-3778
Grades: 8-12
| 16 students
The Magnolia School
The Magnolia School Photo - In 2011, The Magnolia School won $10,000 from the Bealls & Whistles for Schools grant program. The money was used together with PTO funds and other sources to replace the school's then 22-year-old bus. The students wrote, performed a blues song about the bus, which they then recorded and used as their entry.
(5)
2705 W Tharpe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-3834
Grades: 1-8
| 35 students
Maranatha Christian School
(Baptist)
2532 W Tharpe St
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 385-5920
Grades: PK-12
| 149 students
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Leon County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
208 W. Carolina Street, Tallahassee, 32301
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 727-8627
Grades: 3-9
| 36 students
1375 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 309-1500
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
2211 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 386-3125
Grades: PK-K
| 31 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Leon County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Leon County, FL include Maclay School, North Florida Christian School and Holy Comforter Episcopal School Inc.
How many private schools are located in Leon County, FL?
40 private schools are located in Leon County, FL.
How diverse are private schools in Leon County, FL?
Leon County, FL private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 46%.
What percentage of students in Leon County, FL go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Leon County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 13%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leon County, FL?
58% of private schools in Leon County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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