For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,246 students in 33905, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 313 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 33905, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33905, FL are James Stephens Elementary School, Tice Elementary School and Oak Hammock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33905 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33905, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33905, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4524 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1257
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1257
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hammock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,422 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Orange River Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Underwood Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1258
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1258
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,870 student Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-2097
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-2097
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-1969
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-1969
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Academy
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-1102
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-1102
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
2525 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-6927
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-6927
Gr: 5-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
33905, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Goodwill Life Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5100 Tice St Ste D
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Price Halfway House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Gr: 6-12
Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4312 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33905, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33905, FL include James Stephens Elementary School, Tice Elementary School and Oak Hammock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33905?
10 public schools are located in 33905.
What percentage of students in 33905 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 33905 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33905?
33905 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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