For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,105 students in the neighborhood of City of Marco, Marco Island, FL.
The top ranked public schools in City of Marco 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.
The neighborhood of City of Marco, Marco Island, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 52% statewide average).
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 the neighborhood of City of Marco, 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 the neighborhood of City of Marco, Marco Island, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of City of Marco, Marco Island, FL include Tommie Barfield Elementary School, Marco Island Charter Middle School and Marco Island Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of City of Marco, Marco Island?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of City of Marco, Marco Island.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of City of Marco, Marco Island?
the neighborhood of City of Marco, 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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