The Central District Neighborhood in Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, Florida

Central District

Nearby Neighborhoods: All Saints, Capitol Cascades, College Park Commons, Florida State University, Georgia Street, South Monroe, Frenchtown, Magnolia Heights, Providence, Greater Frenchtown, Hancock Street Condominiums, Apalachee Ridge, Heritage Grove, Blairstone Forest, West Pensecola, Innovation Park, Sunnyland, Winewood, Southwest Tallahassee, Terrance Heights, Forest Heights, Richland, Betton Hills, Four Corners, Koger Center

Pros

Growing manufacturing and high tech area.
More distinct seasons.
Unlimited higher education options.

Cons

Higher priced housing options in this area.
Very much a college town nightlife.
Limited public transportation options.

With rolling hills and oak lined streets, the Central District of Tallahassee is an intimate college town and State Capitol with old-fashioned charm. Florida State University and Florida A & M are just two of the major higher education options located here. For your enjoyment, this area offers the deepest freshwater springs, a wildlife habitat, museums, sprawling plantations, fishing and hunting, nearby beaches and of course, fine dining and shopping options.

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Restaurant Reviews

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Harry's Seafood Bar & Grill
Category: Seafood
301 S Bronough St Kleiman Plaza
Tallahassee, FL 32301
2 Reviews
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Far east Cuisine
Category: Vietnamese, Chinese
3425 Thomasville Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32309
2 Reviews
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Korean Barbeque and More
Category: Restaurants
2624 W Tennessee St Ste E
Tallahassee, FL 32304
2 Reviews
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Urbane Restaurant & Bar
Category: American (New)
115 E Park Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32301
3 Reviews
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Bahn Thai Restaurant
Category: Thai
1319 S Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Schools & Demographics in Central District

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
F A M U Development And Research School	K - 12	public
Florida A & M Dev Research School	K - 12	state department of education
Keith'S Christian School	PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN	private
Bethel Christian Academy	K - 6	private
Steele - Collins Chrtr Middle School	5 - 8	public
Life Skills Center Of Leon County	9 - 12	public
Bethel Christian Acdemy	K - 6	private
Leon High School	9 - 12	public
Sail High School	9 - 12	public
Bond - Wesson Elementary School	K - 5	public

F A M U Development And Research School

1500 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32307

Dr. Rose Campbell
Florida A & M University School District 74

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	33
2nd	39
3rd	34
4th	34
5th	28
6th	32
7th	35
8th	44
9th	49
10th	35
11th	38
12th	28
Total students	460

Full-time Teachers	6
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Florida A & M Dev Research School

1500 Martin L King Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32307

Florida State University School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	0000408

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	24

Keith'S Christian School

1818 S Monroe St
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Ms. Charlene Keith

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	200

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	5

Bethel Christian Academy

428 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Ms. Cheryl Bouyer

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Alternative Programs
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
Total students	75

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Steele - Collins Chrtr Middle School

428 W Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Ms. Kim Ardley
Leon County School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
6th	24
7th	25
8th	22
Total students	70

Full-time Teachers	1
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	4

Life Skills Center Of Leon County

324 N Adams St
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Ms. Shellonda Rucker
Leon County School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Year-Round Classes

Students Per Grade:
9th	23
10th	8
11th	8
12th	10
Total students	50

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Bethel Christian Acdemy

406 N Bronough St
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Ms. Cheryl Boyer

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	82

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	6

Leon High School

550 E Tennessee St
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Mr. James Hanna
Leon County School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	509
10th	465
11th	489
12th	366
Total students	1853

Full-time Teachers	123
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	90

Sail High School

725 N Macomb St
Tallahassee, FL 32303

Mrs. Rosanne Wood
Leon County School District

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	90
10th	76
11th	74
12th	76
Total students	316

Full-time Teachers	28
Student/Teacher Ratio	11
Number of Classrooms	20

Bond - Wesson Elementary School

2204 Saxon St
Tallahassee, FL 32301

Ms. Pam Hightower
Leon County School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	97
2nd	76
3rd	86
4th	56
5th	93
Total students	601

Full-time Teachers	40
Student/Teacher Ratio	15
Number of Classrooms	29

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Tallahassee area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Tallahassee, this community has a population of 49,230

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