For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,395 students in 34470, FL (there are 4 private schools, serving 725 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 34470, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34470, FL are Pace Center For Girls Inc., Fort King Middle School and Oakcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34470 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34470, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34470, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 Ne 1st Ave, Ste 500
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Fort King Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Ne 17th Ave
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Oakcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1112 Ne 28th St
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-6350
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Wyomina Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
511 Ne 12th Ave
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-6370
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-6370
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
1515 E Silver Springs Blvd, St
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 329-2799
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 329-2799
Gr: 8-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34470, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34470, FL include Pace Center For Girls Inc., Fort King Middle School and Oakcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34470?
5 public schools are located in 34470.
What percentage of students in 34470 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 34470 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34470?
34470 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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