For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public charter schools serving 13,048 students in Lee County, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Oasis Charter Elementary School-south. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lee County (2026)
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 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
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 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
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 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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 | 896 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18851 Oak Center Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Gateway Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Gr: PK-12 | 3,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Gr: PK-8 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15570 Hagie Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1616.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Island Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16520 S Tamiami Trail, Ste 190
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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: 64%
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 students 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 students 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 charter schools in Lee County, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Oasis Charter Elementary School-south.
How many public charter schools are located in Lee County?
22 public charter schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Lee County include: Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs vs. Bonita Springs Charter School, Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral vs. Mid Cape Global Academy, Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy vs. Palm Acres Charter High School
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