For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 9,175 students in Cape Coral, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Coral, FL are Cape Elementary School, Gulf Elementary School and Diplomat Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Coral, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Cape Coral have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cape Coral, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cape Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4519 Vincennes Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 542-3551
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 542-3551
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 1,163 students
Rank: #33.
Diplomat Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Grades: PK-5
| 1,072 students
Rank: #44.
Trafalgar Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1850 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-3043
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-3043
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 919 students
Rank: #66.
Caloosa Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3113
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3113
Grades: PK-5
| 963 students
Rank: #77.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 Sw 19th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-3223
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-3223
Grades: PK-5
| 1,040 students
Rank: #88.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 Sw 18th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-1023
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-1023
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #99.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Grades: PK-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1010.
Hector A. Cafferata Jr Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 458-7391
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 458-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Cape Coral, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
380 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
Business & Industry Services High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvdn
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 939-6320
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 939-6320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Stepping Stones Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 Sw 17th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Grades: K-5
| 1,561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Cape Coral, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in Cape Coral, FL include Cape Elementary School, Gulf Elementary School and Diplomat Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cape Coral?
10 public preschools are located in Cape Coral.
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Coral?
Cape Coral public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cape Coral are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cape Coral include: Pelican Elementary School vs. Gulf Elementary School, Patriot Elementary School vs. Skyline Elementary School, Skyline Elementary School vs. Patriot Elementary School
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