For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 430 students in 34482, FL (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 34482, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 34482, FL is Fessenden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 34482 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34482, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34482, FL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
34482, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marion County Marine Institute (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4055 Nw 105th St
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34482, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34482, FL include Fessenden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34482?
1 public schools are located in 34482.
What percentage of students in 34482 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 34482 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34482?
34482 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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