For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,495 students in 34470, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34470, FL are Pace Center For Girls Inc., Fort King Middle School and New Leaf Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 34470 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 34470, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34470, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 Ne 1st Ave, Ste 500
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Fort King Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 Ne 17th Ave
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 671-4725
Gr: 6-8 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
New Leaf Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Ne 25th Ave, Ste 602
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 245-3586
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 245-3586
Gr: K-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Acceleration Academy
Alternative School
1515 E Silver Springs Blvd, Un
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 329-2799
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 329-2799
Gr: 7-12 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 34470, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 34470, FL include Pace Center For Girls Inc., Fort King Middle School and New Leaf Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 34470?
4 public middle schools are located in 34470.
What is the racial composition of students in 34470?
34470 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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