For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 19,036 students in Collier County, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Collier County, FL are Sea Gate Elementary School, Pelican Marsh Elementary School and Veterans Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Collier County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Collier County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Collier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sea Gate Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Seagate Dr
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Pelican Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9480 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7900
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Naples, FL 34110
(239) 377-8800
Naples, FL 34110
(239) 377-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Kirkwood St
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 377-8500
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 377-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1295 14th Ave N
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-7200
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Vineyards Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6225 Arbor Blvd W
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-8700
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Laurel Oak Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Immokalee Rd
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-7400
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,142 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5770 Osceola Trl
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7800
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #99.
Corkscrew Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1065 County Road 858
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6500
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4095 18th Ave Ne
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-8200
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Big Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 Golden Gate Blvd W
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6300
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Estates Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5945 Everglades Blvd N
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6600
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1313.
Naples Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
685 111th Ave N
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 377-7700
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 377-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Poinciana Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2825 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34105
(239) 377-8100
Naples, FL 34105
(239) 377-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1515.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7100
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Calusa Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-6400
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5055 20th Place Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 354-2259
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 354-2259
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 10th Ave Se
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 377-9100
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 377-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1919.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
313 S 9th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Village Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 State Road 29 S
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Golden Gate Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4911 20th Pl Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-6900
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2222.
Everglades City School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 School Dr
Everglades City, FL 34139
(239) 377-9800
Everglades City, FL 34139
(239) 377-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Lake Trafford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3500 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7300
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Mike Davis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 Magnolia Pond Dr
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-9000
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2161 Shadowlawn Dr
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 377-8400
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 377-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1880 Manatee Rd
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 377-7600
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 377-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Lely Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8125 Lely Cultural Pkwy
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-7500
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Golden Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2711 44th Ter Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-7000
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5322 Texas Ave
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-8900
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Eden Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3650 Westclox St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9200
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2965 44th Terrace Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 354-2204
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 354-2204
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Thomasson Dr
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 377-6200
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 377-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Collier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Cypress Wilderness Institute (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
259595 Turner River Rd
Ochopee, FL 34141
(239) 695-1001
Ochopee, FL 34141
(239) 695-1001
Gr: 6-12
5775 Osceola Trl
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0090
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0090
Gr: 9-12
Collier County Drop-back-in-academy Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
5130 Rattlesnake Hammock
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 398-1864
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 398-1864
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Collier County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
25775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-021
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-021
Collier Halfway House (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
323 Sgt. Joe Jones Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-1050
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-1050
Gr: 6-12
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0115
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0115
Gr: 9-12
D.r.i.l.l. Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
323 Stockade Road
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 530-9984
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 530-9984
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
The Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3315 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 417-6277
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 417-6277
Gr: 6-11 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
4600 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-9704
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-9704
Gr: K-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
4600 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-9704
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-9704
Gr: K-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
First Collier County Charter School, Inc. (Closed 2007)
Charter School
6800 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, FL 34105
(941) 455-5731
Naples, FL 34105
(941) 455-5731
P.o. Box 1980
Immokalee, FL 34142
(863) 674-4555
Immokalee, FL 34142
(863) 674-4555
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 73%
1411 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 674-3071
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 674-3071
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Immokalee Technology Academy (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
614 S 5th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9904
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9904
Gr: 9-12
508 N 9th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-1180
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-1180
Gr: PK | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Naples Marine Institute (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
630 9th Street N
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-0001
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-0001
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Naples Technology Academy (Ace) (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Gr: 9-12
New Beginnings Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5720 Cougar Lane
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 593-2664
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 593-2664
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 91%
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 436-6517
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 436-6517
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Sunshine School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
6075 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 455-1031
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 455-1031
Gr: 1-10 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Collier County, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Collier County, FL include Sea Gate Elementary School, Pelican Marsh Elementary School and Veterans Memorial Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Collier County?
32 public preschools are located in Collier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Collier County?
Collier County public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Collier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Collier County include: Lake Trafford Elementary School vs. Highlands Elementary School, Palmetto Elementary School vs. Sabal Palm Elementary School, Estates Elementary School vs. Corkscrew Elementary School
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