For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 391 students in the neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala, FL.
The top-ranked public preschool in Historic District is Eighth Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eighth Street Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
513 Se 8th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7125
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Elc Pk Ese Services
Special Education School
512 Se 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Gr: PK | 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala, FL include Eighth Street Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala?
the neighborhood of Historic District, Ocala public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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