BIG LEARNING. SMALL WONDERS.

Ave Maria prides itself on challenging young minds and cultivating great ones. From pre-K through post-grad, not only are the Collier County schools A-rated by Florida Department of Education, our private schools are on-site and nationally recognized for excellence. And our Ave Maria University lends a college-town’s culture with athletic event energy. Plus we are very excited to announce a new public elementary school for the 2026/2027 school year right here in Ave Maria!

Public Schools

The Collier County School District is ranked #6 in the state of Florida.

• Estates Elementary School
• Corkscrew Middle School
• Palmetto Ridge High School

Private Schools

• The Palm Preschool
• Rhodora J. Donahue Academy K-12
• Fellowship Church/Academy

Higher Education

• Ave Maria University: an accredited liberal arts university offering 33 majors and 31 minors