For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 930 students in Ocala, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Ocala, FL are Marion Charter School and Ocali Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ocala, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Ocala have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ocala, FL (2025-26)
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.
Ocali Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3233 Se Maricamp Rd, Ste 106
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 264-9940
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 264-9940
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Ina A.colen Academy
Charter School
5080 Sw 66th Ct. Rd.
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 304-6787
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 304-6787
Gr: K-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Ocali Charter High School
Charter School
3850 West Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 264-9940
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 264-9940
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Ocala, Florida 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arc Birth-3 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2800 Se Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 387-2210
Gr: PK
Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 690-1610
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4000 W Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-4925
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
P. O. Box 4995
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 622-1921
Infinity Schoolmarion County Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 369-4040
Gr: 5-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Marion County Marine Institute (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4055 Nw 105th St
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 671-6860
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Marion County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2p.o. Box 670
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-770
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-770
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
1517 Se 30th Ave Ste 3
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-6848
Gr: K-12
2091 Ne 35th Street
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 732-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Student Services/ese (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1614 E Ft King St
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Ocala, FL 34478
(352) 671-7700
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Ocala, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ocala, FL include Marion Charter School and Ocali Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Ocala?
4 public charter schools are located in Ocala.
What is the racial composition of students in Ocala?
Ocala public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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