Chaires Elementary School

Chaires Elementary School serves 462 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Tallahassee's Leon County. With 36 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking #772 out of 3,816 Florida elementary schools, placing it in the 80th percentile statewide.

Students show strong achievement in both core subjects, with 56% reaching proficiency or above in math and 52% meeting proficiency standards in English Language Arts and reading. Chaires Elementary draws from an affluent and well-educated community in the 32317 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $113,973 and 56% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of just 3.0%, with median home values of $334,400 reflecting the area's desirability.

Located on Chaires Cross Road, the school sits in a rural setting near town, offering students a peaceful learning environment away from urban congestion while still providing access to Tallahassee's educational and cultural resources.

Located in a rural area, Chaires Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.