Community School of Naples | |
Grades: | Pre-K3 through 12 |
Type: | Independent, College Preparatory Day School |
Head Of School: | David Watson |
Enrollment: | 800+ |
School Colors: | Blue, Black, White |
Mascot: | Seahawk |
Publication: | The Chronicle |
Mottoes: | Opportunity of a Lifetime, Dedicated to Academic Excellence |
Location: | Naples, Florida 34109 United States |
Address: | 13275 Livingston Rd. |
Community School of Naples (CSN), is an independent, college preparatory day school in Naples, Florida. The school enrolls more than 800 students on 77 acres campus with 24 buildings.
CSN was founded in 1982 by a group of parents and the original student body was recruited by word of mouth. The first class consisted of fewer than 50 students who began K-5 classes in rented accommodation in two churches in Naples. Sam Hazard served as the first Head of School.[1] The high school was discontinued in 1986 for financial reasons, but was reinstated in 1992.[2]
The current head of the school, David Watson, was named the fifth Head of CSN on February 1, 2013.[3] [4]
CSN is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), is a member of School Year Abroad (SYA), a member of Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG), the Global Access Members of European Council of International Schools (ECIS), is Accredited by AdvanceED and holds ratings as a top private school in Florida with NICHE.[2]