For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in 34478, FL.
The top ranked public school in 34478, FL is Ocali Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 34478 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34478, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34478, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
34478, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arc Birth-3 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2800 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Gr: PK
P. O. Box 4995
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
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
1517 Se 30th Ave Ste 3
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Gr: K-12
Student Services/ese (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1614 E Ft King St
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34478, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34478, FL include Ocali Charter Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 34478?
1 public schools are located in 34478.
What is the racial composition of students in 34478?
34478 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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