For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,889 students in 33966, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33966, FL are Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School and County Wide Exceptional Child Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33966 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33966, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33966, FL Public Middle 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.
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 middle schools in 33966, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33966, FL include Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School and County Wide Exceptional Child Programs.
How many public middle schools are located in 33966?
4 public middle schools are located in 33966.
What is the racial composition of students in 33966?
33966 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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