For the 2024 school year, there are 62 public schools serving 42,678 students in Marion County, FL (there are 32 private schools, serving 5,571 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Marion County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, FL are Madison Street Of Visual And Performing Arts, Dr N H Jones Elementary School and Eighth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Marion County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Street Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
Eighth Street Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
513 Se 8th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Shady Hill Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5959 S Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
526 Se Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #66.
Saddlewood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Sw 43rd Ct
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4075
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4075
Grades: PK-5
| 914 students
Rank: #77.
Ward-highlands Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 947 students
Rank: #88.
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4397 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7900
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 808 students
Rank: #99.
Marion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cedar Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Grades: K-5
| 223 students
Rank: #1010.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4751 Se 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 794 students
Rank: #1111.
Marion Elearning
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Ft King St Bldg 3
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Grades: K-5
| 0 students
Rank: #1212.
Ocala Springs Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5757 Ne 40th Avenue Rd
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 671-6360
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 671-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #1313.
Belleview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10500 Se 36th Ave
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6235
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6235
Grades: 6-8
| 1,491 students
Rank: #1414.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1655 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #1515.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1616.
Dunnellon Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10235 Sw 180th Avenue Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 465-6710
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 465-6710
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #1717.
Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | 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
| 2,181 students
Rank: #1818.
Romeo Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19550 Sw 36th St
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6700
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1919.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5556 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6100
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #2020.
Dunnellon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21005 Chestnut St
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6720
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 465-6720
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #2121.
West Port High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3733 Sw 80th Ave
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 291-4000
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 291-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,825 students
Rank: #2222.
South Ocala Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Se 24th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #2323.
Sparr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2525 E Hwy 329
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6060
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #2424.
College Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Sw 33rd Ave
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4040
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 291-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #2525.
Belleview-santos Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Se Us Highway 441
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6260
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6260
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #2626.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4773 Sw 95th St
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7930
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 291-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 1,315 students
Rank: #2727.
Mcintosh Area School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20400 10th St
Mc Intosh, FL 32664
(352) 591-9797
Mc Intosh, FL 32664
(352) 591-9797
Grades: K-5
| 53 students
Rank: #2828.
Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Ne Jacksonville Rd
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6000
Anthony, FL 32617
(352) 671-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2929.
Harbour View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8445 Se 147th Pl
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 671-6110
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 671-6110
Grades: PK-5
| 782 students
Rank: #3030.
Stanton-weirsdale Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16705 Se 134th Ter
Weirsdale, FL 32195
(352) 671-6150
Weirsdale, FL 32195
(352) 671-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #3131.
Marion Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
280 Marion Oaks Trl
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 291-7975
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 291-7975
Grades: PK-5
| 910 students
Rank: #3232.
Belleview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10400 Se 36th Ave
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,724 students
Rank: #3333.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Marion Oaks Crse
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6200
Ocala, FL 34473
(352) 671-6200
Grades: PK-4
| 870 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Fessenden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Nw 89th Pl
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-4935
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-4935
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Reddick-collier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4595 W Highway 316
Reddick, FL 32686
(352) 671-6070
Reddick, FL 32686
(352) 671-6070
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
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Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arc Birth-3 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2800 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
10400 Se 36th Avenue
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 671-6210
Grades: 10-12
| 70 students
4000 W Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Ewes - E-kel-etu Camp (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
19185 Ne 13th St
Silver Springs, FL 34488
(727) 461-2990
Silver Springs, FL 34488
(727) 461-2990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Francis Marion Military Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
5895 Se 83rd St
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 245-6600
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 245-6600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P. O. Box 4995
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Infinity Schoolmarion County Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Grades: 5-8
| 70 students
Marion County Marine Institute (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4055 Nw 105th St
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
512 S.e. 3rd Street
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7532
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7532
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Marion County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2p.o. Box 670
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-770
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-770
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
1517 Se 30th Ave Ste 3
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Mcso Juveniles (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Student Services/ese (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1614 E Ft King St
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, FL include Madison Street Of Visual And Performing Arts, Dr N H Jones Elementary School and Eighth Street Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County, FL?
62 public schools are located in Marion County, FL.
What percentage of students in Marion County, FL go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Marion County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, FL?
Marion County, FL public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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