For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,058 students in Marco Island, FL (there are , serving 3 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Marco Island, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Marco Island, FL are Tommie Barfield Elementary School, Marco Island Charter Middle School and Marco Island Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marco Island, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Marco Island have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marco Island, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tommie Barfield Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 Kirkwood St
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 377-8500
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 377-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Marco Island Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Trinidad Ave
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 377-3200
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 377-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Marco Island Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2255 San Marco Rd
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 393-5133
Marco Island, FL 34145
(239) 393-5133
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marco Island, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Marco Island, FL include Tommie Barfield Elementary School, Marco Island Charter Middle School and Marco Island Academy.
How many public schools are located in Marco Island?
3 public schools are located in Marco Island.
What percentage of students in Marco Island go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Marco Island are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marco Island?
Marco Island public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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