Best Public Schools in Zip Code 34116

The nine schools in zip code 34116 (Naples, FL) are part of the highly-ranked Collier County School District and serve a diverse range of students from elementary through high school, with a moderate-to-high level of economic need across the area.

Academic performance varies significantly within this zip code. Lavern Gaynor Elementary is the standout performer, ranking in the 70th percentile statewide and showing remarkable improvement, especially in math where 89% of 5th graders are proficient. In contrast, Bridgeprep Academy Collier is the lowest-ranked school (29th percentile) with extreme year-to-year volatility in test scores. Golden Gate Middle School excels in mathematics, with 89% of its Algebra 1 students proficient compared to 63% statewide. The two high schools serve vastly different populations: Golden Gate High School is a large traditional school with a 94.5% graduation rate, while Naples Area Teenage Parenting is a tiny alternative school with only 29 students and a 0% graduation rate, reflecting its unique mission.

Key metrics reveal important contrasts. Chronic absenteeism is best at Herbert Cambridge Elementary School (6.5%), far below the state average of 31.4%, but reaches 96% at the Teenage Parenting school. Spending does not guarantee results: Lavern Gaynor Elementary spends $20,079 per student and achieves top performance, while Bridgeprep Academy Collier spends the least ($11,290) and performs the worst. Overall, the data shows that improvement is possible, as demonstrated by Lavern Gaynor Elementary and Herbert Cambridge Elementary School both making significant gains in recent years, while other schools like Golden Gate Elementary School and Golden Terrace Elementary School have seen their rankings decline.