For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 712 students in 34479, FL (there are , serving 51 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 34479, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 34479, FL is Ocala Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 34479 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34479, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34479, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocala Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
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
| 712 students
34479, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Infinity Schoolmarion County Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Grades: 5-8
| 70 students
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 34479, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 34479, FL include Ocala Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34479?
1 public schools are located in 34479.
What percentage of students in 34479 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 34479 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34479?
34479 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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