Together, We Earned It
Together, We Earned It
Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) is proud to announce the District has earned an “A” rating for the 2025-2026 school year from the Florida Department of Education.
Click here for full 2026 Accountability Brief
CCPS is one of only five Florida districts to be rated as an “A” for the last nine years. Furthermore, CCPS earned the sixth highest number of points possible (out of 67 school districts).
Of Florida districts, only one district larger or comparable in student population scored higher than CCPS, and no district with a comparable percentage of English Language Learners (ELL) students scored as high as CCPS.
Of our traditional public schools, 51 of 52 (98%) CCPS schools earned an “A” or “B” rating, and none earned a grade of D or F. We are exceptionally proud of the seven schools that improved their grade to an “A” rating from last year:
- Eden Park Elementary
- Everglades City
- Golden Gate Elementary
- Herbert Cambridge Elementary
- Highlands Elementary
- Lake Trafford Elementary
- Village Oaks Elementary
A district grade may include up to 12 components: achievement, learning gains, middle school acceleration, graduation rate, and college and career acceleration. CCPS demonstrated improvement in eight of the components from the 2024-2025 school year. (See Table 1 in 2026 Accountability Brief.)
“Our theme for the 2025-26 school year was The Power of We, and these results are a testament to what is possible when an entire community works together on behalf of children. I could not be more proud of the incredible accomplishments of our students, teachers, school administrators, District staff, families, business partners, and community members. This achievement belongs to all of us.
Earning an A district grade for the ninth consecutive year, increasing our overall score by 24 points, and ranking sixth among Florida's 67 school districts reflects far more than academic success. This demonstrates a shared commitment to excellence, high expectations for every student, and the unwavering belief that all children can achieve at the highest levels
In a state where families have more educational choices than ever before, our continued success reinforces why Collier County Public Schools remains the clear choice for so many families. Thank you for proving, once again, that excellence isn't something we simply aspire to; it is what we deliver every day. These results are The Power of We in action, and I am honored to serve alongside a community so deeply committed to the success of every student.”
- Dr. Leslie C. Ricciardelli, Superintendent