For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 18,832 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 71% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Collier County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sea Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Seagate Dr
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Pelican Marsh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9480 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7900
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1295 14th Ave N
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-7200
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #66.
Osceola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5770 Osceola Trl
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7800
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #77.
Laurel Oak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7800 Immokalee Rd
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-7400
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 1,203 students
Rank: #88.
Vineyards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6225 Arbor Blvd W
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-8700
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #99.
Corkscrew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1065 County Road 858
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6500
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 863 students
Rank: #1010.
Estates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5945 Everglades Blvd N
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6600
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #1111.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4095 18th Ave Ne
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-8200
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 664 students
Rank: #1212.
Big Cypress Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #1313.
Highlands Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1101 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7100
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1414.
Poinciana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2825 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34105
(239) 377-8100
Naples, FL 34105
(239) 377-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #1515.
Calusa Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-6400
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #1616.
Naples Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5055 20th Place Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 354-2259
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 354-2259
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Palmetto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 10th Ave Se
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 377-9100
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 377-9100
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1919.
Everglades City School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #2020.
Pinecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
313 S 9th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2121.
Lake Trafford Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 672 students
Rank: #2222.
Golden Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2711 44th Ter Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-7000
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #2323.
Manatee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1880 Manatee Rd
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 377-7600
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 377-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #2424.
Golden Gate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4911 20th Pl Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-6900
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #2525.
Village Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 State Road 29 S
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #2626.
Mike Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 Magnolia Pond Dr
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-9000
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Eden Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3650 Westclox St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9200
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9200
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lely Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8125 Lely Cultural Pkwy
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-7500
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #2929.
Parkside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5322 Texas Ave
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-8900
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #3030.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2161 Shadowlawn Dr
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 377-8400
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 377-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #3131.
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #3232.
Avalon Elementary School
Magnet 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
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Collier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
614 S. 5th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(641) 867-2880
Immokalee, FL 34142
(641) 867-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Big Cypress Wilderness Institute (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
259595 Turner River Rd
Ochopee, FL 34141
(239) 695-1001
Ochopee, FL 34141
(239) 695-1001
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5775 Osceola Trl
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0090
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0090
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0001
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0001
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Collier County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
25775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-021
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-021
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Collier Halfway House (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
323 Sgt. Joe Jones Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-1050
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-1050
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0115
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0115
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
The Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3315 Tamiami Trail E
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 417-6277
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 417-6277
Grades: 6-11
| 44 students
4600 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-9704
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-9704
Grades: K-12
| 500 students
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0212
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Excel Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5720 Cougar Lane
Naples, FL 34109
(941) 593-2664
Naples, FL 34109
(941) 593-2664
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P.o. Box 1980
Immokalee, FL 34142
(863) 674-4555
Immokalee, FL 34142
(863) 674-4555
Grades: 4-12
| 33 students
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0212
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5775 Osceola Trl
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0001
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1411 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 674-3071
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 674-3071
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0212
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Immokalee Technology Academy (Closed 2020)
Vocational School
614 S 5th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9904
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9904
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
508 N 9th Street
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-1180
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-1180
Grades: PK
| 244 students
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0212
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-0212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Naples Marine Institute (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
630 9th Street N
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-0001
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-0001
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Naples Technology Academy (Ace) (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
3702 Estey Ave
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-0900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
New Beginnings Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5720 Cougar Lane
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 593-2664
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 593-2664
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
5775 Osceola Trail
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 436-6517
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 436-6517
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Sunshine School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
6075 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 455-1031
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 455-1031
Grades: 1-10
| 20 students
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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 64% (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, Estates Elementary School vs. Corkscrew Elementary School, Palmetto Elementary School vs. Sabal Palm Elementary School
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