For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,001 students in 33916, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33916, FL are Young Parent Education Program, Edgewood Academy and Colonial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33916 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33916, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33916, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3464 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-6205
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-6205
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Schoolhouse Rd E
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 939-2242
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 939-2242
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2323 Ford St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-1969
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-1969
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Sw Fl Addiction Services-the Vince Smith Center
Alternative School
2450 Prince St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 338-2306
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 338-2306
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
33916, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acceleration Middle Charter School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3365 Seminole Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Goodwill Transition Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
3365 D Seminole
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Lee Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3348 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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
Gr: 9-12
3650 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33916, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33916, FL include Young Parent Education Program, Edgewood Academy and Colonial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33916?
7 public elementary schools are located in 33916.
What is the racial composition of students in 33916?
33916 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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