For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,740 students in 34471, FL (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,876 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 34471, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in 34471, FL are Eighth Street Elementary School, Dr N H Jones Elementary School and Ward-highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34471 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34471, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34471, FL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
Ward-highlands Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 947 students
Rank: #44.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Se Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #55.
Shady Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 S Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4751 Se 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #88.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
South Ocala Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Se 24th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 8-12
| 159 students
Rank: #1111.
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Se 44th Ct
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Grades: 6-12
| 193 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillcrest
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3143 Se 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Rank: n/an/a
Elc Pk Ese Services
Special Education School
512 Se 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Grades: PK
| 16 students
34471, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34471, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34471, FL include Eighth Street Elementary School, Dr N H Jones Elementary School and Ward-highlands Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34471, FL?
13 public schools are located in 34471, FL.
What percentage of students in 34471, FL go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 34471, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34471, FL?
34471, FL public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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