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Best Ocala 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private preschools serving 3,341 students in Ocala, FL.
The top-ranked private preschools in Ocala, FL include St. John Lutheran School, The Cornerstone School, and Capstone Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Florida private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
77% of private preschools in Ocala, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

Top-Ranked Ocala 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Capstone Academy
Capstone Academy Photo
(Christian)
7794 SW 60th Ave
Ocala, FL 34476
(352) 351-3777
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2313 SE Lake Weir Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 351-8840
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
907 Sw 3rd St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 895-6359
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
First Assembly Christian School
First Assembly Christian School Photo
(Assembly of God)
(2)
1827 NE 14th St
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
Gr: NS-PK | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Ocala Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
1714 Se 36th Avenue
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
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
1915 SE Lake Weir Avenue
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 622-7275
Gr: PK-12 | 529 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School Ocala, Fl Inc
(Christian)
(9)
4410 SE 3rd Avenue
Ocala, FL 34480
(352) 387-3090
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
GraceWay Academy
GraceWay Academy Photo
(Presbyterian)
(3)
2255 SE 38th Street
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
Gr: NS-K | 96 students
Montessori Preparatory School Of Ocala
Montessori School
(3)
2967 E Silver Springs Blvd
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
Gr: PK-K | 148 students Avg. class size: 12 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Ocala, Florida

Ocala, Florida 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
724 South Magnolia Avenue & 519 S.W. 10th Street
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 438-5464
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
6455 Sw Hwy 200
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
Gr: PK-10 | 14 students

Overview

This Town (Ocala)
This State (FL)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,341 Students
324,399 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
45%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
300 Teachers
27,690 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
14 courses
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,043
$13,791
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,167
$5,655
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.71
# American Indian Students
7 Students
732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
51 Students
7,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
359 Students
53,743 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
17%
# Black Students
315 Students
27,605 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
1,525 Students
120,396 Students
% White Students
50%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
783 Students
109,590 Students
% of Others Students
26%
34%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Ocala, FL?
The top-ranked private preschools in Ocala, FL include St. John Lutheran School, The Cornerstone School, and Capstone Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Ocala?
13 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 45%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ocala?
77% of private preschools in Ocala are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Presbyterian).

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