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Best 34471 Florida Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,271 students in 34471, FL (there are 14 private schools, serving 2,927 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 34471, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34471, FL are Eighth Street Elementary School, Dr N H Jones Elementary School and Ward-highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34471 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34471, FL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best 34471, FL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eighth Street Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
513 Se 8th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Ward-highlands Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
526 Se Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Shady Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5959 S Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Marion Elearning
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1614 E Ft King St, Bldg 3
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Gr: K-5
Rank: #77.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4751 Se 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1614 E Ft King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Gr: K-12
Rank: #99.
South Ocala Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1430 Se 24th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Student Services/ese
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Marion Technical Institute
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4765
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #1212.
Hillcrest
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3143 Se 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Elc Pk Ese Services
Special Education School
512 Se 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Gr: PK | 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 34471, FL?
How many public schools are located in 34471?
13 public schools are located in 34471.
What percentage of students in 34471 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 34471 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34471?
34471 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

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