Schools in Ocala & Marion County, FL

Serving the Anthony community in northern Marion County. Provides comprehensive elementary education for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Located in Belleview serving the southern Marion County community. Offers comprehensive elementary curriculum for grades K-5.

Serving the Belleview-Santos area along US Highway 441. Provides elementary education for the growing southern Marion County community.

Located in southwest Ocala near the College of Central Florida. Serves the College Park neighborhood with comprehensive K-5 education.

Historic elementary school serving central Ocala near downtown. Named after Dr. N.H. Jones, an influential educator in Marion County.

Serving the Dunnellon community in western Marion County. Provides elementary education for students from Dunnellon and surrounding rural areas.

Located in Silver Springs serving eastern Marion County communities. Provides elementary education for rural and suburban students in the area.

Historic downtown Ocala elementary school serving the central city area. One of the oldest continuously operating schools in Marion County.

Serving the Emerald Shores and southeast Ocala communities. Located on Emerald Road near the Marion Oaks area.

Serving northwest Ocala communities. Named after the Fessenden family, early Marion County pioneers and educators.

Located in southeast Ocala serving the Greenway community. Provides elementary education near the Lake Weir area.

Serving the rapidly growing Summerfield community in southeast Marion County. One of the larger elementary schools in the district.

Primary elementary school serving the large Marion Oaks subdivision. One of the key schools for this growing southwest Ocala community.

Rural elementary school serving Reddick and northwestern Marion County communities. Named after two prominent local families.

Serving the Saddlewood and southwest Ocala residential areas. Located near State Road 200 corridor.

Serving south central Ocala neighborhoods. Located on SE 24th Road near downtown Ocala.

Rural elementary school on Highway 329 serving Sparr, Anthony, and northeastern Marion County farm communities.

Serving the Weirsdale and Lady Lake area communities in southeastern Marion County. Named after two local pioneer families.

Second elementary school serving the Marion Oaks subdivision. Located on Marion Oaks Course in southwest Ocala.

Public elementary school serving northeast Ocala neighborhoods. Under the five-year operations plan the Marion County School Board approved in September 2026, Wyomina Park is being rezoned, with many students moving to Oakcrest Elementary, and Bridgeway Academy is set to move onto the campus by August 2027.

Future Stars Academy of Ocala is a DCF-licensed child care center at 1945 SW 31st Ave in Ocala, open weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its state record (license C05MA0065) lists School Readiness, Head Start, Gold Seal and before- and after-school care. It is not a K-12 private school.

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) center serving students with significant disabilities grades 6-12 and ages 18-22. Provides specialized instruction, therapy services, and transition programs.

Private preschool serving ages 2-5 with VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) program. Focus on play-based learning and kindergarten readiness.

Licensed childcare center established in 1995. Serves infants through school-age with extended hours, VPK program, after-school care, and summer camps.

Serving the Belleview community in southern Marion County. Offers comprehensive middle school education with focus on preparing students for high school success.

Serving the Dunnellon community in western Marion County. Provides comprehensive middle school education preparing students for Dunnellon High School.

Faith-based Christian private school founded in 2016 as Ocala Preparatory Academy and now operating as Faith Holistic Academy. Provides holistic K-12 education focusing on mind, body, and spirit in small classes.

Located in northeast Ocala serving approximately 1,000 students. Offers Gifted & Talented program. Focused on comprehensive middle school education with variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities.

An innovative academy serving the Marion Oaks community. Focused on preparing students for success in high school and beyond through rigorous academics and character development.

Serving northwest Ocala with focus on academic excellence and student development. Provides comprehensive middle school curriculum with various elective options.

Serving southeast Marion County communities. Provides comprehensive middle school education with focus on preparing students for Lake Weir High School and other area high schools.

Home of the Lions with the motto "Learning with Pride…Leaving a Legacy." One of Marion County's newer elementary schools serving northwest Ocala communities.

Marion Virtual School is a fully online public school option within the Marion County Public Schools system, providing flexible education for students who benefit from a virtual learning environment. The school serves students across multiple grade levels and offers the same Florida standards-based curriculum as traditional brick-and-mortar schools, delivered through an online platform that allows students to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. Marion Virtual School is ideal for students who need scheduling flexibility due to travel, athletics, performing arts, medical conditions, or personal preference. Students have access to certified Marion County teachers who provide instruction, feedback, and support through the virtual platform. The school offers core academic courses, electives, and honors-level coursework. As a Marion County public school, enrollment is free for eligible students and follows the same academic calendar and graduation requirements as other district schools. Students can participate part-time (taking some courses virtually while attending a traditional school) or full-time as a completely virtual student.

Located on shared campus with North Marion High School in Citra. Serves northern Marion County communities including Sparr, Citra, and surrounding rural areas.

CLOSED: PACE Center for Girls - Marion closed in December 2025. Formerly a non-residential prevention and intervention program for at-risk girls ages 12-18. Provides gender-responsive education, counseling, and transition services. Part of national PACE network.

High-performing school in southwest Ocala with 60% math and 54% reading proficiency. Features over 50 classrooms, computer and science labs, and diverse extracurriculars including chess, ecology, and sign language clubs.

K-8 public charter school opened in August 2022 in Southwest Ocala. Features project-based learning with emphasis on social emotional learning. School logo includes an owl with motto "owls with an iron spirit" reflecting founder Ina Colen's love of owls.

Serving southwest Ocala with 1,365 students. Offers Project Lead The Way curriculum and gifted programs. Lives by "The Big 3 at Liberty": doing your best, doing what's right, and treating others the way you want to be treated.

Established in 2000, recognizes the uniqueness of each child with a primary mission to foster a love of learning. Serves K-5 students with small class sizes and individualized attention.

Marion County Public Schools' adult education division. Offers GED preparation, adult basic education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and career pathways programs at multiple locations.

Serving the Dunnellon community in western Marion County. Home of the Tigers with a strong tradition in academics and athletics. Offers comprehensive college prep and career technical education programs.

Located in southeast Marion County, known for strong agricultural and FFA programs. Offers comprehensive academic and career technical education including agriculture science, automotive technology, and construction.

Career and technical education center founded in 1969. Offers adult vocational programs in healthcare, automotive, cosmetology, HVAC, culinary arts, and business. Part of Marion County Public Schools.

Serving northern Marion County including Citra, Sparr, and surrounding communities. Offers strong vocational and agricultural programs alongside college preparatory academics. Known for equestrian programs reflecting the area's horse industry.

High-performing middle school ranked #423 in Florida with 61% math and 55% reading proficiency. Provides differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs. Known for strong academic achievement above district averages.

Independent, non-profit school founded in 1982 known for innovative instruction inspiring creative thinkers for over 35 years. Serves Pre-K through 8th grade. Ranks in top 20% of Florida private schools with 85% acceptance rate.

Serving southern Marion County with over 1,700 students on an 80-acre campus. Home to the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program. Features a unique block schedule with extended classes on Thursdays and Fridays. Known for strong athletics and the motto "One Town, One School, One Mission."

Christian school serving Ocala since 1963, repeatedly voted "Best of the Best" private school. Serves K3-12 with Christ-centered education. Average GPA 4.25, 95% college acceptance rate, 100% college freshman retention.

Founded in 2000 by the Diocese of Orlando as Ocala's first and only Catholic high school. Rigorous college prep curriculum with AP, dual enrollment, and honors courses. Features unique programs like Law, Anatomy, and Aerospace taught by community professionals. 98% college attendance rate with state championships in multiple sports.

Home to the College and Career Advanced Placement Academy (CCAP) magnet program. Moved to its current Maricamp Road location in 2005. Offers comprehensive academics including AP courses, Cambridge International curriculum, EMIT engineering, and career programs in culinary arts, health occupations, TV production, IT, and criminal justice.

Marion County's largest high school with nearly 4,000 students, opened in 2000. Home to multiple magnet programs including the Marion County Center for the Arts (the only visual/performing arts magnet in the county), Biomedical Science, Global Logistics, APEX Academic, and Engineering programs.

Founded in 1957, CF serves Marion, Citrus, and Levy counties. Offers associate degrees, select bachelor's programs, and workforce training. Main campus features the Klein Conference Center, and CF also runs the Appleton Museum of Art on East Silver Springs Boulevard.

An IB World School and the only school in Marion County offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Since 1996, Vanguard has provided rigorous academic preparation with IB courses for juniors and seniors, preceded by Pre-IB courses for freshmen and sophomores. Also home to the Future Educators Academy.