For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,141 students in 34475, FL (there are , serving 13 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 34475, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34475, FL are Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts, Howard Middle School and Vanguard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34475 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34475, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34475, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7225
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Nw 28th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4900
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,634 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Reg. Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3040 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcso Adults
Alternative School
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
34475, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4000 W Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34475, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34475, FL include Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts, Howard Middle School and Vanguard High School.
How many public schools are located in 34475?
6 public schools are located in 34475.
What percentage of students in 34475 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 34475 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34475?
34475 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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