2026 Compare Cities Education:
Minneola, FL vs Ocala, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Ocala spends 7.2% more per student than Minneola.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% higher in Ocala than in Minneola. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 3.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Minneola
 Minneola, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,190  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor472  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Minneola    2 Reviews

We love Minneola. We moved here from Colorado 4 years ago during the pandemic. It was more affordable then. Houses were in the mid $300s. Now they are mid $500s or  More

   |    Reply

Minneola is one of only a few areas in Florida that has rolling hills and land up to and over 300 feet above sea level. The trees are mostly oak and does not reflect  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Minneola

Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

   |    Reply

I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ocala


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.