Florida State University Schools
3000 School House Road, Tallahassee, FL 32311 · (850) 245-1126
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 100%20 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +10.9points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #1of 130 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- ±0.0points vs 100% (22 testers)
- Tallahassee area rank
- #1of 4 ranked nearby
How Florida State University Schools graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 20 first-time test-takers from Florida State University Schools passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 4 ranked programs in the Tallahassee area.
In 2024, 100% of 22 first-time testers passed, so the rate held steady year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 20 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 5 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in Tallahassee by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Florida State University Schools stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 100%, Florida State University Schools is in the top quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 20 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1315 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 3000 School House Road, Tallahassee, FL 32311 Leon County |
| Phone | (850) 245-1126 |
| CNA median pay, Tallahassee area | $34,180 a year ($16.43/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Tallahassee
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee State College | Tallahassee | 7 mi | — |
| Lively Technical Center Nursing Assistant Program | Tallahassee | 11 mi | 84.5% |
| Wakulla High School Medical Academy | Crawfordville | 16 mi | 100.0% |
| Tallahassee State College - Gadsden Center | Quincy | 31 mi | 86.7% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Florida State University Schools's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 20 first-time test-takers from Florida State University Schools passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Florida State University Schools a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1315. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Florida State University Schools's pass rate going up or down?
Steady: 100% of 20 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 22 in 2024 (±0.0 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Florida State University Schools compare with CNA programs nearby?
2 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Tallahassee?
The closest are Tallahassee State College in Tallahassee (about 7 mi), Lively Technical Center Nursing Assistant Program in Tallahassee (about 11 mi, 85% pass rate), Wakulla High School Medical Academy in Crawfordville (about 16 mi, 100% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.