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Top 5 Best Ocala Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 3,052 students in Ocala, FL.
The top ranked private preschools in Ocala, FL include Redeemer Christian School, St. John Lutheran School, and The Cornerstone School.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
75% of private preschools in Ocala, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Top Ranked Ocala Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2313 SE Lake Weir Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 351-8840
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 895-6359
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
First Assembly Christian School
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(Assembly of God)
(2)
1827 NE 14th St
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 351-1913
Grades: NS-12
| 465 students
Happy Hearts Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
208 Se Tuscawilla Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-7636
Grades: NS-PK
| 92 students
Ocala Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1714 Se 36th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 694-4178
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
Redeemer Christian School
(Presbyterian)
155 Sw 87th Pl
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2999
Grades: PK-12
| 460 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-7275
Grades: PK-12
| 446 students
Grace Christian School Ocala, Fl Inc
(Christian)
(9)
4410 SE 3rd Avenue
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 387-3090
Grades: PK-8
| 222 students
GraceWay Academy
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(Presbyterian)
(3)
2255 SE 38th Street
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 629-4523
Grades: NS-8
| 124 students
Montessori House Of Ocala
Montessori School
9880 Sw 84th Ct Ste D
Ocala, FL 34481
(352) 237-3281
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Montessori Preparatory School Of Ocala
Montessori School
(3)
2967 E Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 351-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
St. Pauls Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
800 Se 41st Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 362-4161
Grades: PK-K
| 148 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ocala, Florida

Ocala, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
724 South Magnolia Avenue & 519 S.W. 10th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 438-5464
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
6455 Sw Hwy 200
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 854-2181
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
The Sonder Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3850 W Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 512-9282
Grades: PK-10
| 14 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ocala, FL?
The top ranked private preschools in Ocala, FL include Redeemer Christian School, St. John Lutheran School, and The Cornerstone School.
How many private preschools are located in Ocala?
12 private preschools are located in Ocala.
How diverse are private preschools in Ocala?
Ocala private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 44%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ocala?
75% of private preschools in Ocala are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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