Florida State University Developmental Research School (K–12), Creative Child Learning Center (6 weeks through Pre-K), and John Paul II Catholic High School (9–12), are within walking distance. Southwood’s Education Village also offers courses for adults and Florida State University and Florida A&M are close by.

SouthWood is also home to Leon County's newest public Elementary School, J. Michael Conley Elementary @ SouthWood.  For more information on the new school, click here. 

To view an education guide detailing the schools in the SouthWood area, click here.