Schools across Sue's service area.
A starting point for families relocating to Ocala and the surrounding counties. School boundaries change - Sue confirms zoning for every family before showing homes.
Marion County Public Schools
The largest district in Sue's service area, serving roughly 43,000 students across ~50 schools. Includes Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Summerfield, and rural NE Marion. Choice programs and magnet options are available at multiple middle and high schools.
Lake County Schools
Serves Lady Lake, Leesburg, and Mount Dora among others; well-regarded academically with a strong AP/dual-enrollment presence at high schools like Lake Minneola and East Ridge.
Sumter County Schools
Covers Sumter County including portions of The Villages. The Villages Charter Schools operate separately and are available to Villages residents' families.
Levy County Schools
Serves Williston and surrounding western communities. Smaller district with tight-knit campuses.
A short list to know
Not a ranking - a starting map of schools families ask about most. Grades and zones shift year to year; Sue verifies both before recommending a neighborhood.
Home to the Marion County engineering, biomedical, and criminal justice magnet programs.
Longstanding IB (International Baccalaureate) program.
Large comprehensive high with strong athletics and CTE programs.
Serves the southern Marion communities.
Charter options in Marion County; enrollment lotteries apply.
Long-established private K–12 with college-preparatory curriculum.
Private Catholic high school; strong athletic and academic reputation.
About schools in Sue's area
What is Marion County's school district rating?
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Marion County Public Schools has historically held a 'B' district grade from the Florida Department of Education, with several individual schools rated 'A'. Grades update annually - always verify current-year ratings before making a school-driven housing decision.
Which Ocala high school is best?
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It depends on the student. West Port is strongest for STEM magnet programs, Vanguard for its IB program, and Trinity Catholic for private college-prep. School boundaries and choice-program eligibility change, so Sue can help match your priorities to a specific neighborhood.
Do The Villages have their own schools?
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Yes - The Villages Charter Schools serve residents' families from K through 12 on multiple campuses inside The Villages. Non-Villages residents are not eligible.
Are there private schools in Ocala?
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Yes. St. John Lutheran (K–12), Trinity Catholic (high school), Blessed Trinity Catholic (K–8), Redeemer Christian, and several Montessori and preparatory options serve the Ocala market.
How do I find the school zone for a specific address?
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Marion County Public Schools maintains an online school locator tool. Sue routinely confirms zoning before showing homes to families with school-driven priorities - attendance zones can and do change.
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