Top Rated 15 Schools in Naples, FL - A Guide for Parents and Students

blanca Bejarano I have my son here since he was 2years old and he is 5 now. Everyone greets you when you walk in with a warm smile and welcoming greeting. The teachers are caring and supportive to the kids. All the staff members know the kids name and makes the kids feel safe and at home. My son always is happy to go to school and likes his classmates. Whenever I have any questions and concerns about something the staff assist and help me right away. I would recommend this school to everyone looking to send their kids to safe and caring school.

Stephanie González I cannot express what an amazing school this is. Grace provided a safe, clean & loving environment. The teachers are so hands on and enjoy teaching the kiddos. My daughter is shy but her little self comes out in the happiest way at Grace. She runs home and tells me how fun it was and when asked “do you want to come back, her answer is always “yes! Mommy!!” They truly take the time to get to know each child and their needs. I have tried out a few places around town and my daughter had never once complained to me nor made it seem that she didn’t want to go as she has before with other places. She thrived here and we will miss alll the teachers and office personnel!!

Kiara S Everyone at this location has been extremely helpful and kind. For the past 3 years I’ve taken both of my sons to grace community and I can only say positive things. They are great at communicating with me, they let me know my kids’ daily activities, if they eat their meals, they send me 2-3 pictures per day and message me if they’re any needs. The school provides meals and snacks letting us parents know the monthly menu. For us working parents, they are open for some holidays, which is a true blessing as we have to work on some holidays. They keep the kids busy with outside play time, bible time, art work and many more. Teachers demonstrate the professionalism for the kids, they are constantly playing and caring for them with love. Overall I have no complaints, instead I appreciate and value all staff. No one is perfect, but they truly strive to do a great job caring for our kids so we can work to provide for them.

Tony Ramos If I could put less than one star I would. I got the worst customer service of my call. As some racists Hispanic lady answered me. I was just trying to ask a couple of questions whether I could enroll my son to follow a course. I got a cold response from that lady saying that we don’t accept people like your son, just because my son is not a citizen of the United States, nor has documentation. I was about to respond when they just hanged up on me, yet I am a company owner and can easily pay for enrollment fees. Do not waste your time. Change your staff, they’re the ones that need to go to school again to have some proper manners that surely their fatherless selves weren’t taught when they were young.

sm Boring experience of a high school in the USA, You can only interact with Hispanics because Americans are in high school like a normal person should. I came in here because Im 18 and they didnt let me go to high school. Its a boring school, there are no sports teams, it doesnt even have courts, there is no experience like The one of a high school in the United States is also far from the Golden Gate, which is where all the students live and now it turns out that there are no vacancies because they have nowhere to put the number of people who come to study in the USA and instead of sending you to a normal high school to finish your studies they send you to this garbage college, besides it is absurd to have to relearn something that I already dealt with in the past like middle school subjects in mathematics and science just to take an exam and have a silly GED and getting into my dream university there are a lot of people who get stuck by those silly rules and some others get bored and leave because they also think its absurd and they give up, simply absurd and silly I hope the owners of this institution can see my comment so that in the next few years this thing will improve all my classmates and other students are depressed for having to go here

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Gregory Shepherd This is a wonderful school! They have exceeded expectations on so many levels. My two children go to this school, my son just graduated to kindergarten at his next school. My brother and sister-in-law had their 3 boys at this school, and they loved it. The owners are great people, and the teachers and assistants are so caring; they treat each child as if it were their own. From the many exciting events and activities they put on, to the researched-based methods of teaching small children, Primrose School of North Naples really is the best choice!

Jaclyn Forbes Our family can’t say enough wonderful things about Primrose! From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt confident our children would be in a loving and safe environment. The staff are warm, attentive and genuinely passionate about early childhood development. Each day is thoughtfully planned with enriching activities that spark creativity, learning and social growth. We appreciate the consistent communication, including regular updates and photos, which provide us with a glimpse into our children’s daily experiences. Both of our boys come home happy and excited to return each morning. We are so grateful to be part of the Primrose community!

Diego Corredor Primrose School of Naples is truly exceptional! The staff is incredibly caring, nurturing each child with the utmost compassion and attention to detail. The leadership team sets a high standard of professionalism, ensuring that every aspect of the school runs smoothly and exceeds expectations. What truly sets this school apart is the dedication of the owners, Chris and Jamie. They are onsite every day, actively involved in the daily operations and always approachable. Their hands-on leadership creates a warm and welcoming environment, making families feel confident that their children are in the best possible care. Primrose of Estero is a shining example of quality early education!

Cole M. IT WAS MID AND I WENT WHEN I WAS 5 I LIKED IT BUT WE HAD 2 GO 2 CHURCH EVERY FRIDAY AND ONCE A WEEK WE HAD TO SIT IN THE COURT YARD AND DO THIS HAIL MARY THING FOR EVERY BEAD ON OUR NECKLACES AND I GOT SUPER BORED. (i was there for kinder to 1st)

casualtyarmy87 Former parent of a student as of last year. Great school, beautiful commodities, great staff. Only reason I gave them 4 ⭐️ out of 5 stars ⭐️ is beacuse the seemed to lack more security personnel(only 1) in these times of uncertainty we are living in specially for Christians. Great school otherwise ;)

Sarah Arnold I thought this school was the best decision for my daughter growing up- to get her a Catholic education. Now that she is almost grown, and the truth of how she was treated and discriminated against has come out- I would never recommend them. Especially not if you are any race besides white or a single parent. The stories she has, where faculty told her that she would not amount to anything because she was the product of a single mother. By the way- she’s about to graduate HS with honors, and is going to college to be a doctor. Putting her in St. Ann’s nearly traumatized her between the bullying of students and from many of the faculty. I wish I had known more back then.

melissa gutierrez Horrible school do not recommend. When I tried to ask a staff for directions to a classroom, they only glared at me before muttering curses under their breath. So much for a Christian school...

jcshovey FBA is the finest school in Collier County. Hands down. We never had plans for private school, but after Covid, our minds changed. Our boys are thriving and we can’t speak highly enough about the love that is poured into our children on a daily basis.

Chad Henning This is our daughters first year at First Baptist Academy she is a freshman. We as parents and our daughter love everything about it. The staff from the principal on down to the office staff has been amazing so far.

Robert Ponte I can’t say enough about Windmill Creek Academy. My son spent all of his daycare years at the creek & my daughter is just getting started. The atmosphere is Warm, Loving & Supportive. The children are encouraged to learn creatively, practice manners, & have fun being kids. The playground is large & protected with good tree coverage for shade. The Creek hosts a couple annual events open to parents, A well put together Padgent & Christmas event if memory serves. I couldn’t imagine a better environment to raise our kids when they’re away from us. Shout out to the gals running the show; Jennifer, Maria, Jessica & Director Janine are passionate in their profession & all our children benefit from it.

Tyler&MacKenzie Nehring I am not one to write reviews, but I cannot hide my disappointment in this center. Since our daughter started in August, there have been multiple incidents that we had to bring to the director + owner’s attention. First, our 6.5 month old went 6 hours without being fed but was described as “angry fussy” that day. Then, she was fed food from the center that hadn’t been introduced yet at home nor did they have consent to feed our child food provided by the center. There were multiple pick ups where she was not changed every hour and I would have to change her poop diaper in the classroom before leaving. Again described as fussy all day and we found she 102 fever but never contacted. The final straw - our daughter was bit by another child and no accident report was filed. Additionally, the director/owner Janine stated her staff didn’t see it and she didn’t find that concerning. She even stated the ratio in the room at the time of the incident was 2 teachers-5 kids - how was nothing seen!? These are the major ones, but other incidents had been discussed with her teachers and staff members. As a parent you put your trust in a center, and I regret not pulling our daughter after I’d seen the first handful of red flags. We met with the director about these issues and the terrible communication as she read from her notebook the list of things she wanted to say about how great her staff was. Once it was our turn to finally speak, we were unheard. She told us we were intimating parents to her staff because we asked questions, too particular and should maybe consider leaving the center. Holding her staff accountable is not a priority for the owner and the owner is the problem. She is EXTREMELY shady. When the last biting incident occurred, she mentioned the biters parents feel awful via email, yet never wrote an accident report. She promised to follow up, yet we were always the ones reminding her to do so, she said they don’t have eyes in the back of their head and because she didn’t see it won’t apologize. Due to us questioning the bite, when arrived to pick up our daughter, all her belongings were at the front desk and was told by the front desk staff that it would be our daughter’s last day. Shame on the owner for being unable to tell us herself and putting that on her staff and NO notice when it states in the handbook, “before termination occurs a parent consultation will be held.” She was to owe us a phone call as she conveniently “just left for a doctors appt” and never called, but rather reached out later in the evening via email after we sent an email regarding the situation. Super unprofessional. Very shady stuff happening there and by the owner Janine. The front porch looking in seemed great as Ms.Monika in the infants room is top notch, but the biggest blessing knowing our girl is out of there and in good childcare hands moving forward. The only reason for our review is to ensure that prospective families are informed of the lack of care and professionalism of the owner/director, Janine.

Danielle Smith OGrady My daughter recently graduated VPK at Windmill. The ceremony was such a memorable experience for us. The kids had so much fun singing, telling us on the Mic where they are going to Kinder & showing us all the wonderful things they learned that year. The confidence each child possessed at 4-5 years old showed us how well prepared the curriculum was for PRE-K. We left with a full binder of all the arts & crafts, learning material from the year. The creative nature of learning, singing weekly with Ms Jeanine ( owner) & the outdoor shaded space each age group had was was sold me on the school. Olivia loved her teachers ( misses them & her friends) & was excited to go each day. They offer a school lunch program & use an app to communicate during the day with the teachers & see photos of daily activities. If you are touring child care or VPK spots I highly recommend including Windmill to your list.

Signe Green Absolutely love this school and faculty. We spent the first couple years of our son’s school life here and cannot recommend this institution enough. If you’re looking for a school that provides a caring, inclusive family environment look no further. Sadly, the only reason we have moved on is because of our location in Naples. Given the traffic, we moved to a different Montessori school closer to home. We would like to thank the entire teaching and administration staff for the warm welcome we received every day. This is truly a special education center.

Melissa Mierendorff If youre looking for an amazing school that embraces creativity, discovery, and learning independence Childrens Montessori is for you! Over the last 4 years I have send two of my children to Childrens Montessori and we couldnt love our experience more. As an educator I was nervous about finding a school that could "check all the boxes" for both my childrens educational and social needs while giving them the freedom to be young kids. However Childrens Montessori did just that. The teachers and staff are loving and genuinely care for every student and their individual needs. I highly recommend!

Jeanine Glase Childrens Montessori School has exceeded our expectations! They provide a caring learning environment where our children feel safe to express themselves, learn at their own pace, and play with others. The skills they have learned have helped prepare them for kindergarten, and all 3 of our children will attend school here prior to moving on to elementary school. We couldnt be happier with the choice we made to attend Childrens Montessori School.

Gisele Turner My son goes to NPA since March 2023, and We are happy. Our son has developed a lot his speech, vocabulary, and his grammar knowledge to the point where he can already write some of his name letters, he turned 4 in January. Virginia and Kerra always treat them with care and kindness, and I felt supported when he has behavioral issues. He loves his friends and look forward to going to school everyday.

Nodine Duverseau This school is awesome! They provide kids with breakfast, lunch and snacks… everything is made fresh every day. Teacher provide a teaching plan so you know exactly what you’re child is learning every day. The kids have a lot of fun activities (water day/space week etc.), projects (painting/coloring) and more. The proof is in the pudding… every day my child comes home I can see he learned a different color/letter shape/ or skill. The staff is all super kind you can tell the teacher care about the kids as if they were their own family. In the beginning of my child going to school I was super nervous about how he was doing. I called like 2 or 3 times the first day. Ever time some answered the phone and check on him in the class room and told me he was okay… it helped me feel a lot better. Plus there’s an app where teachers post pictures/videos you can log on to the app and on the app you and you can see the projects and activities the students are doing. Plus at the end of each month there’s a news letter that gets posted on the company website and I get an email newsletter as well. In the beginning you sign paperwork that describes the payment schedule. If you have questions about what is owned or any payments questions just call on the phone or go in person and ask. The teachers are willing to communicate with you about anything as long as you communicate with them first. They don’t know you have an issue if you don’t tell them! I have no current plans of having more kids but when I do have another child they will be going to this school for their early education and I will be recommending this school to all my family and friends! 10 out of 10!

Unknown _ I dont recommend this school, you pay to take good care of your son and my daughter always arrived beaten from the head my daughter always cried before and after going I changed school and she is happy in her current school the school very nice but the staff is not pleasant for the children they are not trained people for the children I do not recommend it.

Kate Raju Naples Preschool of the Arts is a phenomenal school. It is a safe, clean, happy, and healthy environment. My daughter’s teachers are lovely, understanding, and kind. This is a well organized, well thought out, and seamlessly run school. I highly recommend enrolling your children.

Olga Zelaya We have been at Jay and Patty Baker Preschool of the Arts for two years and we couldnt be happier with our experience. From the moment we stepped through the door, we knew we had found a special place. The teachers and staff are warm, welcoming, and truly care about the children. They create a nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages learning through play and exploration. The curriculum is well-rounded and incorporates a variety of activities, including art, music, yoga, cooking and more! Communication with parents is excellent. The teachers provide daily updates on our childs progress, and are always available to answer questions and provide guidance on how we can support our childs learning at home. We highly recommend Jay and Patty Baker Preschool of the Arts! It is a wonderful place where children can thrive and build a strong foundation for future learning. Our child loves every moment spent there and we feel fortunate to be a part of such a special community.

Nad 7834 My son has only attended the School one year, but it has been a wonderful year. I chose the School to ensure he had a great foundation before attending a kindergarten. Every day I find out something new he has learned. The School has a very rich curriculum, which includes science, art, music class, Spanish class, yoga, different sport activities etc. He has become more creative and attentive. Thank you to all the teachers and a special thanks to a great principal, Mrs. Ettie Zaklos, who is an effective leader, communicator and able to bring together students, teachers and parents.

Dylam Martinez The best

Saira Ramirez I love very helpful and nice places

Brian Campbell ✔

Anderson Rodriguez i dont like how all the teachers are very disrepectful and they dont help the dont like to help you with your work and they be cursing at me they tell me to shut up and they make fun of you

Jessica Karina My son attended this program , so glad they are around . They are excellent at their job from the BCBA’s , therapists , teachers always willing to assist in the best outcome for the student . Mr.S is amazing !

Noah B Without Phoenix I would have been expelled and probably would have gotten into more trouble. Thankful for the second opportunity I was given that wouldnt have been provided if they werent around.

Scott Carr Little Peoples School is truly exceptional! The school is fun and well organized and the teachers are passionate about guiding the little ones into the future. Both of our kiddos have been at LPS for over two years now and I cant say enough about the staff and their commitment to nurturing and teaching the kids.

Elizabeth Lawrenson Great school! Being new to Naples I couldnt have found a better school for my 3 year old, I feel very confortable sending her ro school knowing that is being well taken care of and she has a great time everyday. The teachers show so much care for the children, the school is clean, and the kids well behaved. I totally recommend it!

Heather Rogers Little Peoples School has provided an excellent introduction to education for my son. They provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment for children to learn. Jen is a child centered individual with extensive experience in working with children. I highly recommend LPS.

Yenis Nunez What a wonderful school! My son attends k3 and all the teachers are very sweet and caring. The kids learn a lot. My son is speech delayed and the teachers have the time and patience to teach him. They also do tons of activities. Love this place ❤️

Sam Soto My daughter was struggling with her speech prior to VPK. FORZA has helped her improve dramatically, and I cant thank Ms. Felicia and Ms. Yessenia enough for the safe and educational environment they made for my daughter.

Gerline Martineau This school made me feel at ease whenever I drop off my daughter, thank you to my daughter teachers. The love they have for her is unmatched since she have been attending there. Thank you Ms.Uriarte!

Scott Ehler A truly wonderful place for children. The teachers are phenomenal and loving.

taylor tammaro Naylor Methodist Day School is by far the greatest Day Care in Naples, FL. Being the oldest school in Naples, my husband and I could not be more grateful for the exquisite Staff. From Executive Director, Pastors and wonderful teachers, I finally feel that my toddler is in the best, most professional hands and educational environment possible. Aside from being extremely educational, the environment is warm, professional, loving, safe and so family oriented. Im just in love with Methodist Day School and so relieved that my son is in the best place. Thank you MDS for making our family part of your family. Love Taylor Naylor and the Naylor Family.