For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,674 students in 34472, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 34472 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 34472, FL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 34472, FL Public Elementary 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 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
34472, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 34472, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 34472, FL include Marion Charter School, Greenway Elementary School and Emerald Shores Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 34472?
3 public elementary schools are located in 34472.
What is the racial composition of students in 34472?
34472 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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