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#1235 of 1,462 private schools in FL

The Cornerstone School

Elementary School

2313 SE LAKE WEIR AVE, Ocala, FL 34471

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

259

Student-Teacher

19:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

259

Student-Teacher

19:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,235 of 1,462

In Ocala

#15 of 17

public schools

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About The Cornerstone School

The Cornerstone School is a private elementary school in Ocala, FL. The Cornerstone School serves approximately 259 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. The Cornerstone School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,235 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.5 pts below FL schools

5.1

This school 5.1 · Average
FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

The Cornerstone School 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 The Cornerstone School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in Ocala, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

This School

18.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

259

This School

567

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.1

This School

5.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.7% vs 0%

Asian 5.4% vs 0%

Black 4.2% vs 0%

The Cornerstone School Ocala Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
The Cornerstone School (this school)	—	259	19:1	5.1
SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	0.4 mi	710	14.8:1	4.7
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.2 mi	386	14.3:1	9.3
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.3 mi	915	20.3:1	6.2
ELC PK ESE SERVICES	1.3 mi	27	—:1	—
MARION TECHNICAL INSTITUTE	1.4 mi	111	7.4:1	3.1
MARION COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY	1.6 mi	341	68.2:1	—
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC.	1.9 mi	38	7.6:1	5.9
WYOMINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.9 mi	579	16.5:1	3.0
HILLCREST	2.0 mi	161	5.8:1	5.6
OCALI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.0 mi	194	17.6:1	7.6
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.0 mi	993	21.1:1	3.9
DR N H JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.3 mi	799	15.4:1	7.1
MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS	2.4 mi	468	13.4:1	8.3
WARD-HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.6 mi	911	15.4:1	7.0
SHADY HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	2.7 mi	683	19:1	4.8
HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.9 mi	891	19.4:1	4.4
NEW LEAF CENTER	2.9 mi	123	13.7:1	5.7
SILVER RIVER MENTORING AND INSTRUCTION	3.1 mi	186	37.2:1	3.3
COLLEGE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	824	18.3:1	3.9
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	3.3 mi	836	13.1:1	6.4

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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

C- 2.2 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 19:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.3 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,224

Diversity & Inclusion

B 5.9 / 10

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Diversity Index 38%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 259

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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 77.2%

Hispanic 12.7%

Asian 5.4%

Black 4.2%

Pacific Islander 0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2313 SE LAKE WEIR AVE, Ocala, FL 34471

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering The Cornerstone School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 9.3/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (rated 8.3/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VICTORY ACADEMY OCALA (rated 6.8/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Ocala, see our Ocala schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST JOHN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Ocala	0.2 mi	385	7.3
SOUTH OCALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	0.4 mi	710	4.7
BLESSED TRINITY SCHOOL Ocala	0.9 mi	562	6.0
EIGHTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	1.2 mi	386	9.3
OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL Ocala	1.3 mi	915	6.2
ELC PK ESE SERVICES Ocala	1.3 mi	27	—
MARION TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Ocala	1.4 mi	111	3.1
AMBLESIDE SCHOOL OF OCALA Ocala	1.5 mi	176	6.3
MARION COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMY Ocala	1.6 mi	341	—
WYOMINA PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Ocala	1.9 mi	579	3.0
VICTORY ACADEMY OCALA Ocala	1.8 mi	58	6.8
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS INC. Ocala	1.9 mi	38	5.9
DR. D. D. BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HOPE Ocala	1.9 mi	35	6.4
DR. D. D. BROWN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF HOPE Ocala	1.9 mi	61	3.9
FORT KING MIDDLE SCHOOL Ocala	2.0 mi	993	3.9
HILLCREST Ocala	2.0 mi	161	5.6
OCALI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL Ocala	2.0 mi	194	7.6
SHILOH SDA SCHOOL Ocala	2.2 mi	60	4.8
OCALA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ocala	2.2 mi	438	7.6
MADISON STREET ACADEMY OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Ocala	2.4 mi	468	8.3

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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BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Lauderdale, FL	299	5.1
BROWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa, FL	222	5.1
CENTRAL POINTE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kissimmee, FL	264	5.1
KINGDOM ACADEMY Miami, FL	273	5.1
LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lee, FL	170	5.1
MOTHER OF OUR REDEEMER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Hialeah, FL	229	5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about The Cornerstone School

What grades does The Cornerstone School serve?

The Cornerstone School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend The Cornerstone School?

The Cornerstone School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Cornerstone School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Cornerstone School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Cornerstone School rank in FL?

The Cornerstone School ranks #1,235 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is The Cornerstone School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Cornerstone School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Cornerstone School a private school?

Yes, The Cornerstone School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Cornerstone School a religious school?

No, The Cornerstone School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 34 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 20 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 35 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 259
Gender Split: 61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Teachers (FTE): 14
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Nonsectarian
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Small City
County: Marion County
Phone: (352) 351-8840

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