🏫 Marion County Public Schools
Ocala FL Schools Guide for Homebuyers
Find the best neighborhoods by school zone — elementary, middle, and high school ratings across Marion County.
🏫 High Schools
Top-Rated High Schools in Ocala / Marion County
West Port High School
A
📍 SW Ocala • Grades 9–12
Enrollment: ~2,200 students
Strong STEM, IB, and athletics programs
Nearby neighborhoods: OTOW, Stone Creek, Calesa
Enrollment: ~2,200 students
Strong STEM, IB, and athletics programs
Nearby neighborhoods: OTOW, Stone Creek, Calesa
Vanguard High School
B+
📍 NW Ocala • Grades 9–12
Enrollment: ~1,800 students
Strong vocational and career pathways
Nearby neighborhoods: Melody Preserve, NW Ocala
Enrollment: ~1,800 students
Strong vocational and career pathways
Nearby neighborhoods: Melody Preserve, NW Ocala
Forest High School
B
📍 E Ocala • Grades 9–12
Enrollment: ~2,400 students
Strong athletics & community programs
Nearby neighborhoods: SE Ocala, 34471
Enrollment: ~2,400 students
Strong athletics & community programs
Nearby neighborhoods: SE Ocala, 34471
Belleview High School
B
📍 Belleview • Grades 9–12
Enrollment: ~1,600 students
Tight-knit community school
Nearby neighborhoods: Belleview, SE Marion
Enrollment: ~1,600 students
Tight-knit community school
Nearby neighborhoods: Belleview, SE Marion
Dunnellon High School
A-
📍 Dunnellon • Grades 9–12
Enrollment: ~1,200 students
High academic achievement ratings
Nearby neighborhoods: Rainbow Springs, 34481
Enrollment: ~1,200 students
High academic achievement ratings
Nearby neighborhoods: Rainbow Springs, 34481
Trinity Catholic High
Private
📍 Central Ocala • Grades 9–12
Catholic faith-based education
Strong college prep programs
Nearby neighborhoods: Central Ocala, 34471
Catholic faith-based education
Strong college prep programs
Nearby neighborhoods: Central Ocala, 34471
🏫 Elementary Schools
Highly-Rated Elementary Schools
| School | Rating | Area | Nearby Communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saddlewood Elementary | A | SW Ocala | OTOW, Oak Run, Stone Creek |
| Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary | A | SW Ocala | Calesa Township, SW 34476 |
| Fessenden Elementary | B+ | NW Ocala | Melody Preserve, NW 34482 |
| Dunnellon Elementary | A- | Dunnellon | Rainbow Springs, 34481 |
| Belleview Elementary | B | Belleview | Belleview homes, SE Marion |
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