For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,444 students in 34472, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 34472, FL are Greenway Elementary School and Emerald Shores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 34472 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34472, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34472, FL Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
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 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
34472, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34472, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34472, FL include Greenway Elementary School and Emerald Shores Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34472?
2 public preschools are located in 34472.
What is the racial composition of students in 34472?
34472 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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