Lake Park Elementary School

Lake Park Elementary School in Naples, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 475 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Collier County School District, consistently earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 5% of all elementary schools in Florida.

Lake Park stands out for its exceptional academic results, with proficiency rates in math and reading that are 15 to 30 percentage points above the district average. For example, 96% of 5th graders were proficient in math, a full 21 points higher than the district average and 34 points above the state average. This level of performance is unmatched by nearby schools like Golden Gate Elementary School, which scores 20 to 30 points below the district average, and Poinciana Elementary School, which has proficiency rates 20 to 30 points lower. Only Sea Gate Elementary School matches Lake Park's elite status, though Lake Park serves a slightly more diverse student body. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.1%, roughly half the district average and less than a third of the state average, which is a key factor in its success compared to schools like Avalon Elementary School (20.5%) and Shadowlawn Elementary School (20.2%).

What makes Lake Park particularly impressive is its consistent upward trajectory over the past decade, improving from the 82nd percentile to the 95th percentile, and its efficient use of resources. While its per-student spending of $17,300 is above the district average, it is lower than schools like Shadowlawn ($19,577) and Poinciana ($20,528), which achieve far lower academic results. This efficiency, combined with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1, makes Lake Park a standout choice for families seeking a stable, high-quality educational environment in the Naples area.