Everglades City School

Everglades City School is a public school in Everglades City, FL, part of the COLLIER. The school serves approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 95.6th percentile among FL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 71% proficiency in math, 16 points above the state average and 58% in reading/language arts, 5 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $76,250, where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 144 students, Everglades City School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, Everglades City School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Everglades City School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.