For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,352 students in 34471, FL.
The top ranked public preschools 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 34471 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 34471, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34471, FL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Dr N H Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Ward-highlands Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
537 Se 36th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6810
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Shady Hill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5959 S Magnolia Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 291-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4751 Se 24th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6820
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
South Ocala Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Se 24th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 93%
34471, Florida ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 34471, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 34471, FL include Eighth Street Elementary School, Dr N H Jones Elementary School and Ward-highlands Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 34471?
7 public preschools are located in 34471.
What is the racial composition of students in 34471?
34471 public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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