For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 431 students in 34482, FL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary school in zipcode 34482 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34482, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34482, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 elementary schools in 34482, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34482, FL include Fessenden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34482?
1 public elementary schools are located in 34482.
What is the racial composition of students in 34482?
34482 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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