For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,587 students in 34471, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34471, FL are Eighth Street Elementary School, Dr N H Jones Elementary School and Ward-highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
elementary schools in zipcode 34471 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34471, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34471, FL Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Grades: PK-5
| 799 students
Rank: #33.
Ward-highlands Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Grades: PK-5
| 911 students
Rank: #44.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Se Tuscawilla Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 915 students
Rank: #55.
Shady Hill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 S Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 683 students
Rank: #66.
Marion Elearning
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Ft King St, Bldg 3
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 236-0570
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4751 Se 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #88.
Marion Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6892
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
South Ocala Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Se 24th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #1010.
Silver River Mentoring And Instruction
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Se 44th Ct
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-0191
Grades: 6-12
| 186 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillcrest
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3143 Se 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
34471, Florida Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Grades: 8-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 34471, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 34471, FL include Eighth Street Elementary School, Dr N H Jones Elementary School and Ward-highlands Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34471?
11 public elementary schools are located in 34471.
What is the racial composition of students in 34471?
34471 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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