For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 2,123 students in the neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pelican are Gulf Elementary School and Pelican Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gulf Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Sw 17th Pl
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Gr: PK-5 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3525 Sw 3rd Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-4966
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-4966
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral, FL include Gulf Elementary School and Pelican Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral?
the neighborhood of Pelican, Cape Coral public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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