Located in Tallahassee, FL, Florida Autism Center serves 27 students in kindergarten through sixth grade within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
Founded in 2017, the school provides early elementary education with a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 supported by 15 teachers.
The student body is approximately 41% students of color, reflecting diverse representation in the Greater Brandt Hills neighborhood.
Florida Autism Center operates in a midsize city setting and focuses exclusively on serving students with special education needs from kindergarten through grade 6.
Compared to nearby Tallahassee private schools, it has a notably low student–teacher ratio, offering more individualized attention in a small enrollment environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
2017
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Changing the world for children with autism.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Florida Autism Center?
The application deadline for Florida Autism Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Florida Autism Center located?
Florida Autism Center is located in the Greater Brandt Hills neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Florida Autism Center is Tree Of Life Tallahassee (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Anchor Academy (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anchor Academy
(Christian)
3551 Austin Davis Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-5000
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-5000
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Tree Of Life Tallahassee
Special Education School (Jewish)
1250 Blountstown St Ste H
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 597-7312
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 597-7312
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students
Betton Hills School
Special Education School
2205 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 422-2464
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 422-2464
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Capital Preparatory
(Christian)
2811 Industrial Plz Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 402-9711
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 402-9711
1.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 56 students
Christ Classical Academy ![Christ Classical Academy Photo - Grammar School]( "Christ Classical Academy Photo - Grammar School")
(Christian)
2205 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tree Of Life Tallahassee
Special Education School (Jewish)
1250 Blountstown St Ste H
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 597-7312
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 597-7312
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students
Capital Preparatory
(Christian)
2811 Industrial Plz Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 402-9711
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 402-9711
1.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 56 students
Christ Classical Academy ![Christ Classical Academy Photo - Grammar School]( "Christ Classical Academy Photo - Grammar School")
(Christian)
2205 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The Learning Center
Special Education School
1717 Hermitage Blvd. Suite 103
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 325-6301
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 325-6301
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2
415 Avenue A, Ste 100 Tallahassee, FL, US 34950
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(888) 990-3847
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(888) 990-3847
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anchor Academy
(Christian)
3551 Austin Davis Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-5000
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-5000
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Tree Of Life Tallahassee
Special Education School (Jewish)
1250 Blountstown St Ste H
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 597-7312
Tallahassee, FL 32304
(850) 597-7312
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 40 students
Betton Hills School
Special Education School
2205 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 422-2464
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 422-2464
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Capital Preparatory
(Christian)
2811 Industrial Plz Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 402-9711
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 402-9711
1.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 56 students
Christ Classical Academy ![Christ Classical Academy Photo - Grammar School]( "Christ Classical Academy Photo - Grammar School")
(Christian)
2205 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anchor Academy
(Christian)
3551 Austin Davis Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-5000
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-5000
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Betton Hills School
Special Education School
2205 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 422-2464
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 422-2464
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 96 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Christ Classical Academy ![Christ Classical Academy Photo - Grammar School]( "Christ Classical Academy Photo - Grammar School")
(Christian)
2205 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 656-2373
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
971 Briarcliff Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 222-3369
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 222-3369
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 22 students
Tallahassee Adventist Christian Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
616 Capital Cir Ne
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 597-7825
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 597-7825
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
8471.2 miles
Gr: PK | 10 students
Carter Parramore Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
8471.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Stewart Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
749 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-3145
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-3145
8471.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
8471.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Gadsden Technical College
Vocational School
201 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-8324
8471.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
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