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#778 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Ambleside School of Ocala

School

507 SE BROADWAY ST, Ocala, FL 34471

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

176

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Enrollment

176

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#778 of 1,462

In Ocala

#10 of 17

public schools

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About Ambleside School of Ocala

Ambleside School of Ocala is a private school in Ocala, FL. Ambleside School of Ocala serves approximately 176 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ambleside School of Ocala has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it comparesOn par with FL schools

6.3

This school 6.3 · Average
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 176 students, Ambleside School of Ocala is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Ambleside School of Ocala is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Ambleside School of Ocala compares to 41 public schools serving similar grades in Ocala, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

This School

18.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

176

This School

731

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.3

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 5.7% vs 0%

Black 4.5% vs 0%

Asian 1.7% vs 0%

Ambleside School of Ocala Ocala Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Ambleside School of Ocala (this school)	—	176	11.7:1	6.3
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.3 mi	915	20.3:1	6.2
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC.	0.3 mi	38	7.6:1	5.9
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.4 mi	386	14.3:1	9.3
WYOMINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.7 mi	579	16.5:1	3.0
MARION COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY	0.9 mi	341	68.2:1	—
MARION TECHNICAL INSTITUTE	1.0 mi	111	7.4:1	3.1
MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS	1.2 mi	468	13.4:1	8.3
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.2 mi	993	21.1:1	3.9
HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.5 mi	891	19.4:1	4.4
DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.5 mi	799	15.4:1	7.1
SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	710	14.8:1	4.7
OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	555	19.8:1	3.1
VANGUARD HIGH SCHOOL	2.1 mi	1,634	22.7:1	4.7
NEW LEAF CENTER	2.2 mi	123	13.7:1	5.7
HILLCREST	2.6 mi	161	5.8:1	5.6
MARION REG. JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	2.6 mi	63	—:1	3.6
MCSO ADULTS	2.7 mi	14	—:1	—
WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	911	15.4:1	7.0
COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.9 mi	824	18.3:1	3.9
OCALI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.9 mi	194	17.6:1	7.6

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

B 5.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.9 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,211

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.8 / 10

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Diversity Index 37%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 176

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 77.8%

Two or More 7.4%

Hispanic 5.7%

Black 4.5%

Asian 1.7%

Pacific Islander 1.7%

Native American 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

507 SE BROADWAY ST, Ocala, FL 34471

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ambleside School of Ocala may also want to explore other schools in the area. ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is DR. D. D. BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HOPE (rated 6.4/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FIRST ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & DAYCARE (rated 6.2/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Ocala, see our Ocala schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ELC PK ESE SERVICES Ocala	0.2 mi	27	—
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL Ocala	0.3 mi	915	6.2
VICTORY ACADEMY OCALA Ocala	0.3 mi	58	6.8
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC. Ocala	0.3 mi	38	5.9
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	0.4 mi	386	9.3
WYOMINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	0.7 mi	579	3.0
BLESSED TRINITY SCHOOL Ocala	0.9 mi	562	6.0
DR. D. D. BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HOPE Ocala	0.9 mi	35	6.4
DR. D. D. BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HOPE Ocala	0.9 mi	61	3.9
MARION COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY Ocala	0.9 mi	341	—
MARION TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Ocala	1.0 mi	111	3.1
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL Ocala	1.2 mi	993	3.9
MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Ocala	1.2 mi	468	8.3
ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Ocala	1.3 mi	385	7.3
THE CORNERSTONE SCHOOL Ocala	1.5 mi	259	5.1
SHILOH SDA SCHOOL Ocala	1.4 mi	60	4.8
HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL Ocala	1.5 mi	891	4.4
FIRST ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & DAYCARE Ocala	1.6 mi	424	6.2
DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	1.5 mi	799	7.1
SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	1.9 mi	710	4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 34471 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,283

Median Home Value

$292,200

Median Rent

$1,225/mo

Population

26,031

College Educated

36.2%

Homeownership

59.3%

Avg Commute

17.3 min

Poverty Rate

15.4%

Median Age

44.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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FLORIDA CYBER CHARTER ACADEMY AT CLAY Jacksonville, FL	244	6.3
FRIENDSHIP CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tampa, FL	109	6.3
OUR LADY OF CHARITY SCHOOL Hialeah, FL	204	6.3
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Kissimmee, FL	137	6.3
WILLISTON CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Williston, FL	139	6.3
BEACHES CHAPEL SCHOOL Neptune Beach, FL	245	6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ambleside School of Ocala

What grades does Ambleside School of Ocala serve?

Ambleside School of Ocala serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Ambleside School of Ocala?

Ambleside School of Ocala has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambleside School of Ocala?

The student-teacher ratio at Ambleside School of Ocala is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ambleside School of Ocala rank in FL?

Ambleside School of Ocala ranks #778 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Ambleside School of Ocala's MySchoolScout rating?

Ambleside School of Ocala has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ambleside School of Ocala a private school?

Yes, Ambleside School of Ocala is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ambleside School of Ocala a religious school?

Ambleside School of Ocala has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 76 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 33 Some Transit
Bike Score: 58 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 176
Gender Split: 41% M / 59% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Other Religious
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 173 days
Setting: Small City
County: Marion County
Phone: (352) 694-1635

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