For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,101 students in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL.
The top ranked public schools in Fort King District are Ward-highlands Elementary School and Hillcrest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala, FL include Ward-highlands Elementary School and Hillcrest.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala?
the neighborhood of Fort King District, Ocala public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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