For the 2024 school year, there are 41 public middle schools serving 30,818 students in Lee County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, FL are The Sanibel School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Trafalgar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #33.
Trafalgar Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #44.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #55.
Gulf Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1809 Sw 36th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #66.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Grades: 6-8
| 786 students
Rank: #77.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: PK-12
| 1,283 students
Rank: #88.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 59% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #99.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,110 students
Rank: #1010.
North Fort Myers For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1856 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
Grades: PK-8
| 1,088 students
Rank: #1111.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Grades: PK-8
| 759 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Athenian Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18801 Oak Center Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4750 Winkler Avenue Ext
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Rank: #1414.
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10141 W Terry St
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Grades: 6-8
| 873 students
Rank: #1515.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Grades: K-8
| 1,300 students
Rank: #1616.
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1717.
Diplomat Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1039 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #1818.
The Alva School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Grades: PK-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #1919.
Gateway Charter Intermediate School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Grades: 5-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #2020.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Grades: 6-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #2121.
Caloosa Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3232
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3232
Grades: 6-8
| 963 students
Rank: #2222.
Veterans Park For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
49 Homestead Rd S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Grades: PK-8
| 1,923 students
Rank: #2323.
Oak Hammock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Grades: 6-8
| 1,536 students
Rank: #2424.
Bonita Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25592 Imperial Pkwy
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-3022
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-3022
Grades: 8-12
| 1,560 students
Rank: #2525.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Grades: K-8
| 586 students
Rank: #2626.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #2727.
Lee Adolescent Mothers Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #2828.
Varsity Lakes Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Grades: 6-8
| 1,314 students
Rank: #2929.
Lehigh Acres Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Arthur Ave
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Grades: 6-8
| 1,263 students
Rank: #3030.
Harns Marsh Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #3131.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Grades: PK-12
| 96 students
Rank: #3232.
Heritage Charter Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
Rank: #3333.
Fort Myers Middle Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Central Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
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Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acceleration Middle Charter School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3365 Seminole Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 939-6310
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 939-6310
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alternative Learning Center West (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
380 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Grades: 6-12
| 39 students
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Amikids Southwest Florida (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1190 Main St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 765-9696
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 765-9696
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
104 Arthur Street
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Grades: 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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
The Collegiate School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy #350
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6740 Panther Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1857 High St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2941
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2941
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Edison Leadership And Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1858 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Fort Myers High Edison Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2645 Cortez Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Goodwill Life Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
5100 Tice St Ste D
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Goodwill Transition Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
3365 D Seminole
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Learning Place Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
940 Tarpon
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 333-4032
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 333-4032
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Lee Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3348 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
3650 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Price Halfway House (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Richard Milburn Academy South (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
9230 Brookwood Ct Bldg 7
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9049
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9049
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
4312 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3400 Sw 17th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Grades: K-5
| 1,561 students
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4740 S Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, FL include The Sanibel School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Trafalgar Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County, FL?
41 public middle schools are located in Lee County, FL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County, FL?
Lee County, FL public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public middle schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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