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Laurel Oak Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Laurel Oak Elementary School in Naples, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 1,069 students in grades PK-5 within the highly-rated Collier County School District, and it has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for nine consecutive years.

Laurel Oak stands out for its exceptional and consistent academic performance, with 2025-2026 proficiency rates ranging from 83% in 5th Grade Science to 95% in 4th Grade Math—significantly higher than district and state averages. For example, in 3rd Grade ELA, Laurel Oak’s 93% proficiency is 10 points higher than Pelican Marsh Elementary (83%) and 15 points higher than Veterans Memorial Elementary (78%). The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.5% in 2023-2024, less than half the district average (17.4%) and a quarter of the state average (31.4%). This rate is the lowest among its high-performing peers, including Pelican Marsh (9.8%) and Veterans Memorial (8.5%).

Despite its top-tier results, Laurel Oak operates efficiently, spending $13,046 per student—lower than several nearby schools like Pelican Marsh ($16,305) and Vineyards Elementary ($15,276). The school has shown a consistent upward trajectory, climbing from the 89th percentile in 2016 to the 99th percentile in 2026, and its post-pandemic recovery is complete, with chronic absenteeism dropping from 13.3% in 2021-2022 to 7.5% in 2023-2024. This combination of high achievement, low absenteeism, and efficient spending makes Laurel Oak a standout choice for families seeking a strong educational foundation in the Naples area.

1,069

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,046

Per pupil spending ?

23.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7800 Immokalee Rd
Naples, FL 34119

(239) 377-7400

District: Collier

Students who attend Laurel Oak Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oakridge Middle School
High:	Gulf Coast High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

Hispanic:

21.0%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 89th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (90% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school90%

District avg70%

Florida avg62%

22^nd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 35Elementary Schools in the Collier

13^th of 70Collier among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	22 of 2240	99.0%	★★★★★
2025	92.2	99 of 2258	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	183 of 2256	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	118 of 2240	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	90.5	172 of 2219	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	92.7	110 of 2247	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	90.2	150 of 2182	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	88.7	185 of 2118	91.3%	★★★★★
2017	88.4	192 of 2112	90.9%	★★★★★
2016	86.3	236 of 2087	88.7%	★★★★☆
2014	85.1	250 of 2064	87.9%	★★★★☆
2013	80.0	350 of 2029	82.8%	★★★★☆
2012	87.8	178 of 1984	91.0%	★★★★★
2011	80.2	351 of 1985	82.3%	★★★★☆
2010	87.7	158 of 1919	91.8%	★★★★★
2009	87.6	151 of 1847	91.8%	★★★★★
2008	87.8	148 of 1789	91.7%	★★★★★
2007	81.4	296 of 1786	83.4%	★★★★☆
2006	80.1	304 of 1688	82.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math92%+28 vs state

English Language Arts91%+30 vs state

Science83%+23 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Both my children attended Laurel Oak Elementary and we cannot be more grateful and happy. Teachers have a level of dedication that is the highest I have seen ever. They have fewer children per teacher compared to other schools which allows the educators to identify special needs, abilities, skills or interests in each student. Actions are immediately taken towards taking advantage of each student's potential and the academic performance excels in a positive environment like this one.
You walk into that school and see calm children with smiles on their faces, no bullying and tons of fun while learning very, very often above grade level. Close Quote

Schools Near Laurel Oak Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laurel Oak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7800 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7400	1,069	76	14.1	23.2%	712 (66.6%)	42 (3.9%)	224 (21.0%)	41 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (4.4%)	95.6	22^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	99.0%		92.2	99^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.6%	77	93.0	88.0	91.0				93.0	95.0	88.0				83.0					$13,046	$278	$12,767
Vineyards Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6225 Arbor Blvd W	Naples	34119	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8700	800	57	14.0	32.0%	425 (53.1%)	49 (6.1%)	253 (31.6%)	29 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.3%)	81.1	361^st of 2240 public elementary schools	83.9%		87.9	230^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.8%	131	79.0	74.0	76.0				76.0	82.0	68.0	100.0			72.0					$15,276	$784	$14,493
Pelican Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9480 Airport Rd N	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7900	677	48	14.0	33.7%	417 (61.6%)	14 (2.1%)	197 (29.1%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	91.9	95^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.8%		91.5	121^st of 2258 public elementary schools	94.6%	26	83.0	86.0	82.0				91.0	91.0	83.0				77.0					$16,305	$587	$15,719
Big Cypress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Golden Gate Blvd W	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-6300	796	58	13.7	53.8%	313 (39.3%)	59 (7.4%)	384 (48.2%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.0%)	79.8	396^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.3%		70.7	617^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.7%	221	66.0	71.0	78.0				72.0	79.0	87.0				80.0					$14,568	$736	$13,832
Veterans Memorial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15960 Veterans Memorial Blvd	Naples	34110	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8800	721	51	14.1	29.3%	479 (66.4%)	19 (2.6%)	177 (24.5%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.4%)	90.5	128^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.3%		91.9	109^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.2%	19	78.0	75.0	90.0				82.0	86.0	88.0	100.0			92.0					$14,151	$375	$13,775
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5770 Osceola Trl	Naples	34109	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-7800	572	40	14.2	47.4%	250 (43.7%)	23 (4.0%)	258 (45.1%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.2%)	86	233^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.6%		82	365^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.8%	132	77.0	80.0	79.0				83.0	85.0	77.0				73.0					$14,458	$468	$13,989
Collier Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12101 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 330-3810	580	36	16.1	42.2%	166 (28.6%)	78 (13.4%)	312 (53.8%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.8%)	41.9	1349^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.8%		44.1	1241^st of 2258 public elementary schools	45.0%	108	65.0	53.0	46.0	65.0	60.0	77.0	77.0	53.0	36.0	64.0	79.0	61.0	49.0	83.0	100.0	94.0	92.0	$9,830	$52	$9,778
Golden Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4911 20th Pl SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6900	528	38	13.8	54.2%	37 (7.0%)	92 (17.4%)	391 (74.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	39.5	1412^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.0%		39	1391^st of 2258 public elementary schools	38.4%	21	53.0	37.0	60.0				58.0	60.0	71.0				48.0					$19,040	$1,309	$17,731
Herbert Cambridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5055 20th Place SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2259	283	23	12.3	53.0%	21 (7.4%)	44 (15.5%)	216 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	53.6	1057^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.8%		37.4	1432^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	36.6%	375	47.0	50.0	60.0				87.0	62.0	76.0				60.0					$18,738	$1,010	$17,729
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs	Public, Charter	K-8	28011 Performance Ln	Bonita Springs	34135	Lee County	Lee	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 498-6864	685	30	22.8	98.5%	59 (8.6%)	16 (2.3%)	600 (87.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	2.4	2220^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.7	2223^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	1.6%	3	24.0	24.0	27.0	33.0	43.0	38.0	28.0	19.0	10.0	20.0	56.0	11.0	23.0	7.0	79.0	71.0	63.0	$9,299	$00	$9,299

Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Oak Elementary School

How many students attend Laurel Oak Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,069 students attended Laurel Oak Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Laurel Oak Elementary School?

Students at Laurel Oak Elementary School are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

What district is Laurel Oak Elementary School in?

Collier

What schools do graduates of Laurel Oak Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Laurel Oak Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oakridge Middle School
High : Gulf Coast High School

Is Laurel Oak Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Laurel Oak Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 22^nd of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

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