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#1394 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Cheerful Heart Academy

School · Naples, FL

A private school in Naples, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

581 18TH ST SE, Naples, FL 34117

  • 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C-1.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-1.5 / 10
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School Day Length5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours900
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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Diversity Index45%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment356
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Cheerful Heart Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated828/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,155

Median home value

$416,300

Median rent

$1,771/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White70.5%
Hispanic13.5%
Black9.0%
Asian3.7%
Native American2.5%
Pacific Islander0.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Cheerful Heart Academy is listed in Naples, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Cheerful Heart Academy

Cheerful Heart Academy is a private school in Naples, FL, serving approximately 356 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,394 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cheerful Heart Academy

What grades does Cheerful Heart Academy serve?

Cheerful Heart Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Cheerful Heart Academy?

Cheerful Heart Academy has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cheerful Heart Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Cheerful Heart Academy is 28.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Cheerful Heart Academy rank in FL?

Cheerful Heart Academy ranks #1,394 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Cheerful Heart Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Cheerful Heart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Cheerful Heart Academy a private school?

Yes, Cheerful Heart Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Cheerful Heart Academy a religious school?

No, Cheerful Heart Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
356
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Collier County
Area population (ZIP 34117)
19,680
Area average commute
33 min
Area median age
40.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34117; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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