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#990 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Grassroots Free School

Middle School

2458 GRASS ROOTS WAY, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

9:1

Score

5.8

Grades

1st – 7th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

9:1

Score

5.8

Grades

1st – 7th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#990 of 1,462

In Tallahassee

#15 of 20

public schools

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About Grassroots Free School

Grassroots Free School is a private middle school in Tallahassee, FL. Grassroots Free School serves approximately 54 students, and covers grades 1st-7th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Grassroots Free School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
FL avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 54 students, Grassroots Free School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9:1 students to teachers, Grassroots Free School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Grassroots Free School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Grassroots Free School compares to 45 public schools serving similar grades in Tallahassee, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

This School

15.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

556

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.2% vs 0%

Black 14.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 11.1% vs 0%

Asian 1.9% vs 0%

Grassroots Free School Tallahassee Public Avg

Nearby Middle Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Grassroots Free School (this school)	—	54	9:1	5.8
J MICHAEL CONLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SOUTHWOOD	2.1 mi	708	14.2:1	4.3
APALACHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.2 mi	477	14.9:1	4.9
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.3 mi	781	19.5:1	6.1
LEON COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL FRANCHISE	2.4 mi	112	22.4:1	6.9
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	1,871	16.3:1	8.6
BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	728	16.2:1	7.0
RENAISSANCE ACADEMY	3.8 mi	244	13.6:1	4.1
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL	4.2 mi	424	24.9:1	3.1
CHAIRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	462	12.8:1	6.2
FRANK HARTSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	324	13.5:1	4.3
W T MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.4 mi	546	15.2:1	5.6
FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL	4.8 mi	731	17:1	5.7
KATE SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	5.4 mi	744	15.2:1	6.6
ELIZABETH COBB MIDDLE SCHOOL	5.4 mi	680	17.4:1	4.5
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS	5.5 mi	58	9.7:1	5.8
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH SCHOOL	5.9 mi	569	21.1:1	7.2
OAK RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.0 mi	434	14:1	5.8
BOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	6.3 mi	576	16.9:1	7.7
R. FRANK NIMS MIDDLE SCHOOL	6.4 mi	564	15.2:1	5.4
THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ON THOMASVILLE	6.7 mi	462	11.3:1	7.4

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

A- 7.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.3 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,050

Diversity & Inclusion

B+ 6.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 44%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.1 / 10

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Enrollment 54

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 72.2%

Black 14.8%

Hispanic 11.1%

Asian 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2458 GRASS ROOTS WAY, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Grassroots Free School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 2.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 4.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Tallahassee, see our Tallahassee schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL Tallahassee	2.0 mi	1,860	5.2
SWIFT CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL Tallahassee	2.3 mi	781	6.1
J MICHAEL CONLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SOUTHWOOD Tallahassee	2.1 mi	708	4.3
APALACHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tallahassee	2.2 mi	477	4.9
LEON COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL FRANCHISE Tallahassee	2.4 mi	112	6.9
ST JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Tallahassee	2.7 mi	190	8.2
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Tallahassee	2.9 mi	1,871	8.6
BUCK LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tallahassee	3.3 mi	728	7.0
TALLAHASSEE ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tallahassee	3.1 mi	20	—
CAPITAL PREPARATORY Tallahassee	3.5 mi	79	5.6
RENAISSANCE ACADEMY Tallahassee	3.8 mi	244	4.1
TREE OF LIFE TALLAHASSEE Tallahassee	4.2 mi	38	6.4
W T MOORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tallahassee	4.4 mi	546	5.6
TALLAHASSEE CLASSICAL SCHOOL Tallahassee	4.2 mi	424	3.1
CHAIRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tallahassee	4.2 mi	462	6.2
FRANK HARTSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tallahassee	4.2 mi	324	4.3
JAMES RICKARDS HIGH SCHOOL Tallahassee	4.4 mi	1,575	5.7
HOLY COMFORTER EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Tallahassee	5.0 mi	431	6.8
HILLTOP ACADEMY INC. Tallahassee	4.7 mi	1	—
FAIRVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL Tallahassee	4.8 mi	731	5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 32311 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,250

Median Home Value

$288,900

Median Rent

$1,497/mo

Population

21,060

College Educated

56.6%

Homeownership

61.8%

Avg Commute

19.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Median Age

37.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grassroots Free School

What grades does Grassroots Free School serve?

Grassroots Free School serves students in grades 1st through 7th.

How many students attend Grassroots Free School?

Grassroots Free School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassroots Free School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grassroots Free School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grassroots Free School rank in FL?

Grassroots Free School ranks #990 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Grassroots Free School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grassroots Free School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grassroots Free School a private school?

Yes, Grassroots Free School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grassroots Free School a religious school?

No, Grassroots Free School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 3 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 17 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 1st – 7th
Enrollment: 54
Gender Split: 46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Teachers (FTE): 6
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Fringe Rural
County: Leon County
Phone: (850) 656-3629

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