For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,140 students in 34480, FL (there are 2 private schools, serving 346 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 34480, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 34480, FL are Forest High School and Legacy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 34480 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 34480, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34480, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5000 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,387 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8496 Juniper Rd
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-0800
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 671-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 34480, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 34480, FL include Forest High School and Legacy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 34480?
2 public schools are located in 34480.
What percentage of students in 34480 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 34480 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 34480?
34480 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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