For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,084 students in Ocala, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ocala, FL are Marion Charter School and Ocali Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocala, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Ocala have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ocala, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cedar Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Ocali Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3233 Se Maricamp Rd, Ste 106
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 264-9940
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 264-9940
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Ina A.colen Academy
Charter School
5080 Sw 66th Court Rd
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 304-6787
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 304-6787
Gr: K-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocali Charter High School
Charter School
3850 West Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 264-9940
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 264-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ocala, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ocala, FL include Marion Charter School and Ocali Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Ocala?
4 public charter schools are located in Ocala.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocala?
Ocala public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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