Top Rankings
Collier School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 19,036 students in Collier School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in Collier School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
74 Schools
1,902 Schools
# Students
48,280 Students
1,124,074 Students
# Teachers
2,742 Teachers
71,061 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Collier School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 73 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
54%
36%
% Black
11%
21%
% White
31%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,332 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,598 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$692 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$657 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,332
$11,962
Spending / Student
$13,598
$11,615
Best Collier School District Public Preschools (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%
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