For the 2024 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 36,773 students in Fort Myers, FL (there are 25 private schools, serving 6,145 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Fort Myers, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Myers, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Rayma C. Page Elementary School and Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Myers, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Florida public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Fort Myers have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fort Myers, FL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17000 S Tamiami Trl
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 432-2737
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 432-2737
Grades: PK-6
| 828 students
Rank: #33.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15200 Alexandria Ct
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-1761
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-1761
Grades: PK-5
| 1,140 students
Rank: #44.
Three Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19600 Cypress View Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-8020
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 1,017 students
Rank: #55.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1620 Manchester Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 936-0891
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 936-0891
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #66.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #77.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2401 Euclid Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-6232
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-6232
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #99.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: PK-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #1010.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,110 students
Rank: #1111.
Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Grades: 9-12
| 1,888 students
Rank: #1212.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13280 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3737
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Athenian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18801 Oak Center Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4750 Winkler Avenue Ext
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Rank: #1515.
Lee Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Treeline Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10900 Treeline Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5208
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5208
Grades: PK-5
| 1,108 students
Rank: #1717.
Gateway Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Grades: PK-4
| 1,216 students
Rank: #1818.
Island Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16520 S Tamiami Trail Ste 190
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #1919.
Gateway Charter Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Grades: 5-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #2020.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4001 Deleon St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-2950
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-2950
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2121.
Allen Park Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3345 Canelo Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1459
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1459
Grades: PK-5
| 908 students
Rank: #2222.
Villas Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8385 Beacon Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 936-3776
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 936-3776
Grades: PK-5
| 839 students
Rank: #2323.
Cypress Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6750 Panther Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Grades: 9-12
| 1,524 students
Rank: #2424.
San Carlos Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17282 Lee Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-7177
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-7177
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #2525.
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Challenger Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 274-3932
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 274-3932
Grades: PK-5
| 745 students
Rank: #2626.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #2727.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-2097
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-2097
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #2828.
Lee County Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2929.
Oak Hammock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Grades: 6-8
| 1,536 students
Rank: #3030.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Grades: 9-12
| 2,103 students
Rank: #3131.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #3232.
Lee Adolescent Mothers Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #3333.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3464 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-6205
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-6205
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #3434.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4524 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1257
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1257
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #3535.
Orange River Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Underwood Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1258
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1258
Grades: PK-5
| 815 students
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Fort Myers, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acceleration Middle Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3365 Seminole Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 939-6310
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 939-6310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bright Scholars Academy Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
940 Tarpon St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 826-2989
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 826-2989
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Collegiate School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy #350
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6740 Panther Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1857 High St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2941
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2941
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Edison Leadership And Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Fort Myers High Edison Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2645 Cortez Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Goodwill Life Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5100 Tice St Ste D
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Goodwill Transition Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
3365 D Seminole
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lee Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3348 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Lee County Alc Central-high High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 3
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4726
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4726
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Lee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12055 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-830
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-830
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
3650 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Palm River Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2830 Winkler Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(229) 888-6544
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(229) 888-6544
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pivot Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2675 Winkler Ave Ste 200
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 243-8266
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 243-8266
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Price Halfway House (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
4312 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4740 S Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Myers, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Myers, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Rayma C. Page Elementary School and Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Myers, FL?
55 public schools are located in Fort Myers, FL.
What percentage of students in Fort Myers, FL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Fort Myers, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Myers, FL?
Fort Myers, FL public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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