For the 2025 school year, there are 34 private schools serving 6,327 students in Marion County, FL (there are 64 public schools, serving 45,439 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Marion County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Marion County, FL include Blessed Trinity School, Redeemer Christian School, and St. John Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $11,340, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,108.
Top Ranked Marion County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gracepointe Academy![Gracepointe Academy Photo]( "Gracepointe Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
6185 SE 140TH ST
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 897-0822
Summerfield, FL 34491
(352) 897-0822
Gr: K-12 | 153 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
6107 Se Agnew Rd
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6151
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6151
Gr: PK-9 | 259 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
2313 SE Lake Weir Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 351-8840
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 351-8840
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dr. D. D. Brown Christian Academy Of Hope
(Pentecostal)
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 895-6359
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 895-6359
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1827 NE 14th St
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 351-1913
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 351-1913
Gr: NS-12 | 465 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Happy Hearts Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
208 Se Tuscawilla Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-7636
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-7636
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1714 Se 36th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-4178
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-4178
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Redeemer Christian School
(Presbyterian)
155 Sw 87th Pl
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2999
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2999
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-7275
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-7275
Gr: PK-12 | 529 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shiloh Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
500 Sw 17th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 629-6857
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 629-6857
Gr: K-8 | 65 students Tuition listed
2600 SW 42nd Street
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-9025
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-9025
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
507 SE Broadway St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-1635
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-1635
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Barbaras Kitchen School Of Excellence (bkse)
Special Program Emphasis
17050 N Us Highway 301 Unit 1
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 595-1346
Citra, FL 32113
(352) 595-1346
Gr: 1-11 | 57 students Tuition listed
3681 NE 7th St
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 694-4466
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 694-4466
Gr: 3-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Darul Uloom Of Ocala Fl Inc.
(Islamic)
500 N. W. 76 Terrace
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 816-5823
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 816-5823
Gr: K-9 | 14 students
Dunnellon Christian Academy
(Baptist)
20831 Powell Rd
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 489-7716
Dunnellon, FL 34431
(352) 489-7716
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Belleview Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
9601 US-441
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 492-1565
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 492-1565
Gr: NS-PK | 50 students Avg. class size: 15 students
4410 SE 3rd Avenue
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 387-3090
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 387-3090
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
2255 SE 38th Street
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 629-4523
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 629-4523
Gr: NS-8 | 124 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Meadowbrook Academy
(Christian)
4741 Sw 20th St Bldg 1
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 861-0700
Ocala, FL 34474
(352) 861-0700
Gr: K-12 | 242 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori House Of Ocala
Montessori School
9880 Sw 84th Ct Ste D
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 237-3281
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 237-3281
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students
2967 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 351-3140
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 351-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students
New Horizon Academy For Exceptional Students
Special Education School
1100 NE 31st St
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 401-0980
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 401-0980
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Ocala Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
415 Ne 41st Ave
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 509-5043
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 509-5043
Gr: K-10 | 28 students Tuition listed
3732 Ne 7th St
Ocala, FL 34470
(407) 408-0320
Ocala, FL 34470
(407) 408-0320
Gr: K-11 | 28 students
7634 SW 60th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 509-4085
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 509-4085
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Tuition listed
The Reading Clinic
Montessori School
1333 Se 17th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 867-0027
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 867-0027
Gr: 1-6 | 24 students
Riverland Christian Academy![Riverland Christian Academy Photo - 2022 Kindergarten class during their graduation presentation.]( "Riverland Christian Academy Photo - 2022 Kindergarten class during their graduation presentation.")
(Baptist)
19455 SW 61st St
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 489-6177
Dunnellon, FL 34432
(352) 489-6177
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Pauls Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
800 Se 41st Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 362-4161
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 362-4161
Gr: PK-K | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students
The School Of The Kingdom
(Christian)
1425 Ne 63rd St
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 620-0780
Ocala, FL 34479
(352) 620-0780
Gr: 1-12 | 45 students
Souls Harbor Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
12650 Se County Highway 484
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6252
Belleview, FL 34420
(352) 245-6252
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students
Victory Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
Po Box 902
Summerfield, FL 34492
(352) 245-3040
Summerfield, FL 34492
(352) 245-3040
Gr: K-11 | 12 students
Marion County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clear Path Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
14829 NW 55th Ave Rd
Reddick, FL 32686
(352) 591-0229
Reddick, FL 32686
(352) 591-0229
Gr: PK | 15 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kingdom Christian Acad/precious Children Preschool (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis
724 South Magnolia Avenue & 519 S.W. 10th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 438-5464
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 438-5464
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Queen Of Peace Montessori School (Closed 2021)
Montessori School (Catholic)
6455 Sw Hwy 200
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2181
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2181
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Marion County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Marion County, FL include Blessed Trinity School, Redeemer Christian School, and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Marion County?
34 private schools are located in Marion County.
How much do private schools cost in Marion County?
The average tuition cost is $11,340, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,108.
How diverse are private schools in Marion County?
Marion County private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marion County?
Which private schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Marion County include: Ocala Preparatory Academy-Holistic K-12 Christian School vs. The Cornerstone School, New Horizon Academy For Exceptional Students vs. Crossroads Academy, Riverland Christian Academy vs. Dunnellon Christian Academy
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