Very Good

#185 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 13% of private schools

Ocala Christian Academy

School

1714 SE 36TH AVE, Ocala, FL 34471

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

438

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

438

Student-Teacher

9.4:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#185 of 1,462

In Ocala

#1 of 17

public schools

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About Ocala Christian Academy

Ocala Christian Academy is a private school in Ocala, FL. Ocala Christian Academy serves approximately 438 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Ocala Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.3 pts above FL schools

7.6

This school 7.6 · Very Good
FL avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Ocala Christian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Ocala Christian Academy 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.

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How Ocala Christian Academy compares to 42 public schools serving similar grades in Ocala, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.4:1

This School

18.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

438

This School

714

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.6

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.3% vs 0%

Hispanic 24.4% vs 0%

Black 18% vs 0%

Asian 1.8% vs 0%

Ocala Christian Academy Ocala Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Ocala Christian Academy (this school)	—	438	9.4:1	7.6
HILLCREST	0.3 mi	161	5.8:1	5.6
OCALI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL	0.5 mi	194	17.6:1	7.6
WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.8 mi	911	15.4:1	7.0
SILVER RIVER MENTORING AND INSTRUCTION	1.1 mi	186	37.2:1	3.3
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	836	13.1:1	6.4
MARION TECHNICAL INSTITUTE	1.9 mi	111	7.4:1	3.1
SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.0 mi	710	14.8:1	4.7
MARION COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY	2.2 mi	341	68.2:1	—
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.2 mi	993	21.1:1	3.9
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL	2.3 mi	2,383	23.6:1	5.3
NEW LEAF CENTER	2.4 mi	123	13.7:1	5.7
WYOMINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.5 mi	579	16.5:1	3.0
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	386	14.3:1	9.3
ELC PK ESE SERVICES	2.8 mi	27	—:1	—
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.8 mi	915	20.3:1	6.2
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC.	3.2 mi	38	7.6:1	5.9
OAKCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.7 mi	555	19.8:1	3.1
MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS	4.0 mi	468	13.4:1	8.3
SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.1 mi	683	19:1	4.8
DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	4.2 mi	799	15.4:1	7.1

Showing 20 of 42 schools. View all schools in Ocala

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

A- 7.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.7 / 10

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School Day Length 7.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,200

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.5 / 10

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Diversity Index 60%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 438

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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 54.3%

Hispanic 24.4%

Black 18.0%

Asian 1.8%

Native American 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1714 SE 36TH AVE, Ocala, FL 34471

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ocala Christian Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. CROSSROADS ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FIRST ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & DAYCARE (rated 6.2/10, 2.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Ocala, see our Ocala schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
HILLCREST Ocala	0.3 mi	161	5.6
OCALI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Ocala	0.5 mi	194	7.6
WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	0.8 mi	911	7.0
ST PAULS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Ocala	0.7 mi	10	—
SILVER RIVER MENTORING AND INSTRUCTION Ocala	1.1 mi	186	3.3
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	1.2 mi	836	6.4
OCALA CHRISTIAN LEARNING ACADEMY INC. Ocala	1.6 mi	34	5.4
OCALA ADVENTIST ACADEMY Ocala	1.6 mi	25	—
MONTESSORI PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF OCALA Ocala	1.6 mi	45	7.6
CROSSROADS ACADEMY Ocala	1.7 mi	115	7.4
MARION TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Ocala	1.9 mi	111	3.1
SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	2.0 mi	710	4.7
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL Ocala	2.2 mi	993	3.9
MARION COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY Ocala	2.2 mi	341	—
NEW LEAF CENTER Ocala	2.4 mi	123	5.7
FOREST HIGH SCHOOL Ocala	2.3 mi	2,383	5.3
THE CORNERSTONE SCHOOL Ocala	2.2 mi	259	5.1
ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Ocala	2.2 mi	385	7.3
FIRST ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & DAYCARE Ocala	2.6 mi	424	6.2
WYOMINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	2.5 mi	579	3.0

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

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CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Jacksonville, FL	314	7.6
POPLAR SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Graceville, FL	452	7.6
ROYAL PALM SCHOOL Lantana, FL	281	7.6
SEACREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Naples, FL	363	7.6
HILLSBOROUGH VIRTUAL SCHOOL Tampa, FL	613	7.5
MERRITT ISLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Merritt Island, FL	304	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ocala Christian Academy

What grades does Ocala Christian Academy serve?

Ocala Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Ocala Christian Academy?

Ocala Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocala Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Ocala Christian Academy is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Ocala Christian Academy rank in FL?

Ocala Christian Academy ranks #185 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Ocala Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Ocala Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Ocala Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Ocala Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Ocala Christian Academy a religious school?

Ocala Christian Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 31 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 39 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 438
Gender Split: 51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 47
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Baptist
School Day: 7.5 hours
Days Per Year: 160 days
Setting: Small City
County: Marion County
Phone: (352) 694-4178

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