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Best Public Preschools in Collier County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Collier County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Collier County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sea Gate Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 Seagate Dr
Naples, FL 34103
(239) 377-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Pelican Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9480 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Naples, FL 34110
(239) 377-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 Kirkwood St
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 377-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1295 14th Ave N
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 377-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Vineyards Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6225 Arbor Blvd W
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Laurel Oak Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7800 Immokalee Rd
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 377-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 1,069 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Osceola Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5770 Osceola Trl
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 377-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Corkscrew Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1065 County Road 858
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Sabal Palm Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4095 18th Ave Ne
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Big Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3250 Golden Gate Blvd W
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Estates Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5945 Everglades Blvd N
Naples, FL 34120
(239) 377-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 1,041 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Naples Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
685 111th Ave N
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 377-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Poinciana Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2825 Airport Rd N
Naples, FL 34105
(239) 377-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1101 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Calusa Park Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4600 Santa Barbara Blvd
Naples, FL 34104
(239) 377-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1717.
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5055 20th Place Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 354-2259
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 10th Ave Se
Naples, FL 34117
(239) 377-9100
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
313 S 9th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Village Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 State Road 29 S
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Golden Gate Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4911 20th Pl Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Everglades City School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 School Dr
Everglades City, FL 34139
(239) 377-9800
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Lake Trafford Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3500 Lake Trafford Rd
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Mike Davis Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3215 Magnolia Pond Dr
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Shadowlawn Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2161 Shadowlawn Dr
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 377-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2626.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1880 Manatee Rd
Naples, FL 34114
(239) 377-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Lely Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8125 Lely Cultural Pkwy
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Golden Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2711 44th Ter Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 377-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5322 Texas Ave
Naples, FL 34113
(239) 377-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Eden Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3650 Westclox St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 377-9200
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Lavern Gaynor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2965 44th Ter Sw
Naples, FL 34116
(239) 354-2204
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Thomasson Dr
Naples, FL 34112
(239) 377-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Collier County are often viewed compared to one another?

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