For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,074 students in 34480, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 346 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 34480, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 34480, FL are Forest High School and Legacy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34480 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34480, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34480, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,383 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8496 Juniper Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-0800
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 691 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34480, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34480, FL include Forest High School and Legacy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34480?
2 public schools are located in 34480.
What percentage of students in 34480 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 34480 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34480?
34480 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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