For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,625 students in 33966, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33966, FL are Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, Lee County Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) and Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33966 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33966, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33966, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4750 Winkler Avenue Ext
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-5
Rank: #33.
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Challenger Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 274-3932
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 274-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: K-12
33966, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33966, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33966, FL include Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, Lee County Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided) and Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33966?
6 public elementary schools are located in 33966.
What is the racial composition of students in 33966?
33966 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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