For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,884 students in 33905, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33905, FL are James Stephens Elementary School, Tice Elementary School and Orange River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33905 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33905, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33905, FL Public Preschools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
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 preschools in 33905, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33905, FL include James Stephens Elementary School, Tice Elementary School and Orange River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33905?
6 public preschools are located in 33905.
What is the racial composition of students in 33905?
33905 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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