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#255 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 17% of private schools

North Florida Christian School

School · Tallahassee, FL

A private school in Tallahassee, FL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

3000 N MERIDIAN RD, Tallahassee, FL 32312

  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index42%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment473
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where North Florida Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated757/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$119,664

Median home value

$406,200

Median rent

$1,505/mo

College educated

63.7%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32312; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White74.0%
Black18.0%
Hispanic4.2%
Two or More2.7%
Asian1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4PK–91.2 mi171Compare →
Rose Academy LlcPrivate · tuition6.71–121.7 mi49Compare →
The Learning CenterPrivate · tuition6.4K–121.9 mi43Compare →
Franklin Academy IncPrivate · tuition5.41–122.1 mi81Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

North Florida Christian School is listed in Tallahassee, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About North Florida Christian School

North Florida Christian School is a private school in Tallahassee, FL, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #255 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Florida Christian School

What grades does North Florida Christian School serve?

North Florida Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend North Florida Christian School?

North Florida Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Florida Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Florida Christian School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does North Florida Christian School rank in FL?

North Florida Christian School ranks #255 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is North Florida Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Florida Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is North Florida Christian School a private school?

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

Is North Florida Christian School a religious school?

North Florida Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
473
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Leon County
Area population (ZIP 32312)
31,966
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
43.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32312; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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