Gilchrist Elementary School

Gilchrist Elementary School stands as one of Florida's top-performing elementary schools, serving 891 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth in Tallahassee's well-established residential community. With an impressive MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranking #240 out of 3,816 schools statewide, Gilchrist consistently delivers exceptional academic results that place it in the 94th percentile among Florida elementary schools. The school's academic excellence shines through in standardized testing, where 79% of students achieve proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while an outstanding 82% reach proficiency in Mathematics.

These strong outcomes reflect the dedication of 54 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a manageable 16.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for meaningful individual attention and support. Gilchrist Elementary benefits from its location in an affluent, highly educated community where 64% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood in ZIP code 32312 features a median household income of $113,131 and median home values of $377,800, with a low poverty rate of just 6.4%.

This stable, education-focused environment creates strong family-school partnerships that support student achievement. The school serves families in Tallahassee's desirable mid-size city setting, where academic excellence meets community engagement in Leon County's thriving educational landscape.