For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,091 students in 34472, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in 34472, FL are Marion Charter School, Greenway Elementary School and Emerald Shores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34472 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34472, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34472, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
39 Cedar Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 687-2100
Gr: K-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Greenway Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Midway Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4845
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4845
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Emerald Shores Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 Emerald Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4800
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Lake Weir High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10351 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4820
Ocala, FL 34472
(352) 671-4820
Gr: 9-12 | 1,447 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34472, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34472, FL include Marion Charter School, Greenway Elementary School and Emerald Shores Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34472?
4 public schools are located in 34472.
What is the racial composition of students in 34472?
34472 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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