For the 2025 school year, there are 121 public schools serving 100,064 students in Lee County, FL (there are 51 private schools, serving 8,969 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2751 Oak St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-6356
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-6356
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Pinewoods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-7500
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 1,053 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Oasis Charter Elementary School-south
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3415 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Gr: K-5 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Sw 3rd Ln
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Gr: K-5 | 812 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
The Island School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Gr: K-5 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Pine Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5360 Ridgewood Dr
Bokeelia, FL 33922
(239) 283-0505
Bokeelia, FL 33922
(239) 283-0505
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Cape Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4519 Vincennes Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 542-3551
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 542-3551
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17000 S Tamiami Trl
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 432-2737
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 432-2737
Gr: PK-6 | 747 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Gulf Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Sw 17th Pl
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Gr: PK-5 | 1,163 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Diplomat Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Gr: PK-5 | 1,072 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1515.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15200 Alexandria Ct
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-1761
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-1761
Gr: PK-5 | 1,131 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Three Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19600 Cypress View Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-8020
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 927 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Trafalgar Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Gulf Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1809 Sw 36th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Trafalgar Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1850 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-3043
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-3043
Gr: PK-5 | 882 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Oasis Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3519 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2222.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3525 Sw 3rd Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-4966
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-4966
Gr: PK-5 | 919 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Caloosa Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3113
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Euclid Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-6232
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-6232
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2525.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Gr: K-8 | 1,320 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
North Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5000 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
Gr: 9-12 | 1,831 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2727.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
624 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4341
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,142 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2828.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1620 Manchester Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 936-0891
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 936-0891
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2929.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17050 Williams Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 543-3663
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 543-3663
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3030.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13280 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3737
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3737
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3131.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3232.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 Sw 19th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-3223
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-3223
Gr: PK-5 | 1,040 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3333.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18851 Oak Center Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
The Alva School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3535.
Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,850 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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Lee County 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%
Alternative Learning Center West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
380 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Amikids Southwest Florida (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1190 Main St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 765-9696
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 765-9696
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
104 Arthur Street
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Gr: K-8 | 2 students
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
Business & Industry Services High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvdn
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 939-6320
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 939-6320
Gr: 9-12
9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy #350
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
1858 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Fort Myers High Edison Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2645 Cortez Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Gateway Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Gateway Charter Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Gr: 5-8 | 1,036 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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%
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 Alternative Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1201 Taylor Lane Ext
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-2834
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-2834
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Lee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12055 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-830
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-830
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%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: 6-12
Lehigh Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Charter School
235 Joel Blvd Ste A
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 674-9624
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 674-9624
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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
Pivot Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2675 Winkler Ave Ste 200
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 243-8266
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 243-8266
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 147:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Richard Milburn Academy South (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9230 Brookwood Ct Bldg 7
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9049
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9049
Gr: 9-12
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
Stepping Stones Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 Sw 17th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Gr: K-5 | 1,561 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4740 S Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
121 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lee County include: Bonita Springs High School vs. Estero High School, Harlem Heights Community Charter School vs. Heights Elementary School, Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts vs. Three Oaks Middle School
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