For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private preschools serving 3,167 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 79%.
75% of private preschools in Ocala, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).
Top Ranked Ocala Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
Ocala, Florida Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
The Sonder Academy (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3850 W Anthony Rd
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 512-9282
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 512-9282
Gr: 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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