For the 2026 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 30,193 students in Ocala, FL (there are 27 private schools, serving 5,000 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Ocala, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ocala, FL are Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts, Eighth Street Elementary School and Dr N H Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocala, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Ocala have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ocala, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Eighth Street Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
513 Se 8th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Ward-highlands Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
526 Se Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3700 Sw 43rd Ct
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4075
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4075
Gr: PK-5 | 1,007 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4397 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7900
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Shady Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 S Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Marion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cedar Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Marion Elearning
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Ft King St, Bldg 3
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Gr: K-5
Rank: #1111.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4751 Se 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Ft King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1313.
Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Ocala Springs Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5757 Ne 40th Avenue Rd
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 671-6360
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 671-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
South Ocala Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Se 24th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1717.
Student Services/ese
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7930
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7930
Gr: 6-8 | 1,171 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Sw 33rd Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4040
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4040
Gr: PK-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Greenway Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Midway Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4845
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4845
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
West Port High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3733 Sw 80th Ave
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 291-4000
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 291-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Marion Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Marion Oaks Trl
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 291-7975
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 291-7975
Gr: PK-5 | 1,196 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Marion Oaks Crse
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6200
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 1,402 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Emerald Shores Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 Emerald Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4800
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
365 Marion Oaks Dr
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6290
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6290
Gr: 6-8 | 1,260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Nw 28th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4900
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3030.
Ocali Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3233 Se Maricamp Rd, Ste 106
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 264-9940
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 264-9940
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3131.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8496 Juniper Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-0800
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Fessenden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Nw 89th Pl
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-4935
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-4935
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
Lake Weir High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10351 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4820
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3535.
Marion Technical Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Gr: 8-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ocala, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Ocala, FL include Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts, Eighth Street Elementary School and Dr N H Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ocala?
46 public schools are located in Ocala.
What percentage of students in Ocala go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Ocala are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ocala?
Ocala public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ocala are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ocala include: Emerald Shores Elementary School vs. Greenway Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School vs. Marion Oaks Elementary School, Vanguard High School vs. Forest High School
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