Best Schools in Naples, Florida
70 schools · 35 Elementary · 10 Middle · 12 High · 13 Other
Choosing a school in Naples?
Use this page to compare every school in Naples by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
Elementary · Collier. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Lake Park Elementary School
Elementary · Collier. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Sea Gate Elementary School
Elementary · Collier. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Naples for 2026 are Veterans Memorial Elementary School (9.6/10), Lake Park Elementary School (9.4/10), and Sea Gate Elementary School (9.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 50 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
70
53 public · 17 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$607,079
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
70
53 public · 17 private
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$607,079
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Naples schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Naples
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (50 of 70). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Veterans Memorial Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Park Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Sea Gate Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Laurel Oak Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Vineyards Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Herbert Cambridge Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Poinciana Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Naples Park Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Pelican Marsh Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Gulfview Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $93,195
- Median home value
- $607,079
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
70% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Naples compares
Florida rank
#28 of 280
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Florida avg (6.3)
Median household income
$93k
125% of Florida median
Schools in this city
63
Education Snapshot
Naples, FloridaNaples serves 42,874 students through a single unified school district operating 70 schools — 35 elementary, 10 middle, 12 high, and 13 combined or alternative campuses. On MySchoolScout, 63 rated schools average 7.5/10, putting Naples 1.2 points above the Florida state average of 6.3/10. The economic profile aligns with that gap: a median household income of $91,632 runs 21% above the Florida state median of $75,487, and 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Six charter schools operate inside the single-district footprint, giving families alternatives within a unified enrollment structure. The level mix tilts heavily toward earlier grades — 35 elementary campuses feeding into only 10 middle schools and 12 high schools — so families with children approaching upper grades should investigate seat availability before committing to a specific neighborhood.
About Schools in Naples, Florida
Naples, Florida has 49 ranked public schools, all within Collier County Public Schools. The city's average school score is 7.2 out of 10. Thirty-two of those 49 schools — 65% — score 7 or above on a 10-point scale, which means the majority of attendance zones across the city deliver consistently strong results.
Elementary schools lead the rankings by a clear margin. Lake Park Elementary and Vineyards Elementary both score 9.1 out of 10, the highest ratings in the city. Veterans Memorial Elementary follows at 8.8, with Sea Gate Elementary and Herbert Cambridge Elementary both at 8.7. Every school in the top five is an elementary — a pattern that tells parents with young children they have genuinely exceptional options available. These aren't outliers propping up a weaker field; they sit at the top of a district where 65 of every 100 schools clear the 7-point mark.
The gap between the city average (7.2) and the top-rated school (9.1) is relatively compressed. That compression matters: it points to a market with a strong floor rather than a few elite schools surrounded by low performers. Parents landing in most Naples neighborhoods will find a competitive school in their default attendance zone without having to seek transfers or look outside the public system.
The practical takeaway: families with elementary-age children have the deepest pool to choose from — Lake Park, Vineyards, Veterans Memorial, Sea Gate, and Herbert Cambridge all warrant a close look. Parents of middle and high schoolers should research those grade levels directly, since the top rankings skew heavily elementary. With 65% of schools scoring 7 or above and a city average of 7.2, Naples is a low-risk school market. Most of the work here is narrowing down strong options, not filtering out weak ones.
Elementary Schools
35 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 753 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.6 |
| 2 | 506 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.4 |
| 3 | 668 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.2 |
| 4 | 1,142 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
| 5 | 830 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
| 6 | 288 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
| 7 | 484 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 8 | 387 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 9 | 690 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 10 | 523 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.8 |
Show all 35 elementary schools in Naples
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 538 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 885 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 3 | 1,219 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 4 | 757 students · 6th–8th | 8.2 |
| 5 | 836 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 |
| 6 | 33 students · 2nd–8th | 7.4 |
| 7 | 999 students · 6th–8th | 7.3 |
| 8 | 850 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
| 9 | 990 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
| 10 | 828 students · 6th–8th | 6.5 |
High Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 583 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 1,532 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
| 3 | 1,831 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 |
| 4 | 1,629 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 |
| 5 | 1,507 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 6 | 1,886 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 7 | 2,035 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 8 | 243 students · 9th–12th | 2.0 |
| 9 | 28 students · 6th–12th | — |
| 10 | 15 students · 5th–12th | — |
Show all 12 high schools in Naples
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,488 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | 929 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 155 students · 4th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| 4 | 2 students · Kindergarten–12th | — | ||
| 5 | 87 students · Kindergarten–9th | — | ||
| Private Schools 8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | The Village School of Naples
Private
494 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.8 | ||
| 2 | Seacrest Country Day School
Private
363 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 3 | Community School of Naples
Private
883 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.8 | ||
| 4 | Nicaea Academy
Private
98 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.5 | ||
| 5 | First Baptist Academy
Private
764 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.7 | ||
Show all 13 other schools in Naples
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Schools in Naples
Naples, Florida · 70 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 14 ZIP codes
Median Income
$93,195
Median Home Value
$607,079
Median Rent
$1,876/mo
Population
335,771
College Educated
43%
Homeownership
77%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Community Profile
Naples has a median household income of $93,195. It is a well-educated community where 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $607,079, with a median rent of $1,876/month. The local poverty rate of 9.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Florida
- Elementary
- 35
- Middle
- 10
- High
- 12
- Other
- 13
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Florida
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Naples, Florida
How many schools are in Naples, Florida?
Naples has 70 schools, including 53 public and 17 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Naples, Florida?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Naples is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Naples, Florida?
The top-ranked school in Naples on MySchoolScout is Veterans Memorial Elementary School with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Naples, Florida?
The top-ranked elementary school in Naples on MySchoolScout is Veterans Memorial Elementary School with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Naples, Florida?
The top-ranked middle school in Naples on MySchoolScout is Gulfview Middle School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best high school in Naples, Florida?
The top-ranked high school in Naples on MySchoolScout is Lorenzo Walker Technical High School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve Naples, Florida?
Naples is served by 1 school district: Collier.
What is the education level in Naples, Florida?
According to Census data, 43% of adults in Naples have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Naples, Florida?
The median household income in Naples is approximately $93,195 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Naples, Florida?
Yes, Naples has 17 private schools alongside 53 public schools. The top-rated private school is The Village School of Naples with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Naples, Florida?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Naples is 16.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Naples, Florida?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.