For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 970 students in Marion County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Marion County, FL are Marion Charter School, Ocali Charter Middle School and Mcintosh Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cedar Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Ocali Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Mcintosh Area School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20400 10th St
Mc Intosh, FL 32664
(352) 591-9797
Mc Intosh, FL 32664
(352) 591-9797
Grades: K-5
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ina A.colen Academy
Charter School
5080 Sw 66th Ct. Rd.
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 304-6787
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 304-6787
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ocali Charter High School
Charter School
3850 West Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 264-9940
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 264-9940
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Birth-3 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2800 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
10400 Se 36th Avenue
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Grades: 10-12
| 70 students
4000 W Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Ewes - E-kel-etu Camp (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
19185 Ne 13th St
Silver Springs, FL 34488
(727) 461-2990
Silver Springs, FL 34488
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5895 Se 83rd St
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 245-6600
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 245-6600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P. O. Box 4995
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ina A. Colen Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
512 Se 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 671-7700
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 671-7700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Infinity Schoolmarion County Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Grades: 5-8
| 70 students
Marion County Marine Institute (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4055 Nw 105th St
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
512 S.e. 3rd Street
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7532
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Marion County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2p.o. Box 670
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-770
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
1517 Se 30th Ave Ste 3
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Mcso Juveniles (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Student Services/ese (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1614 E Ft King St
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Marion County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Marion County, FL include Marion Charter School, Ocali Charter Middle School and Mcintosh Area School.
How many public charter schools are located in Marion County?
5 public charter schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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