For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 717 students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee, FL.
The top ranked public school in Avondale is Buck Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buck Lake Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Pedrick Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Tallahassee, FL 32317
(850) 488-6133
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee, FL include Buck Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee?
the neighborhood of Avondale, Tallahassee public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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