For the 2025-26 school year, there are 44 public middle schools serving 31,713 students in Lee County, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lee County, FL are The Sanibel School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Three Oaks 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 53% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Lee County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #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 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Diplomat Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1039 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1313.
North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1856 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
Gr: PK-8 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10141 W Terry St
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-4422
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 2,977 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1616.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
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 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: PK-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Caloosa Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
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
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Homestead Rd S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Gr: PK-8 | 1,741 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Oak Hammock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,422 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Harns Marsh Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 1,316 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2626.
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 | 81 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Six Mile Charter Academy
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 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Lehigh Acres Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Sunrise Blvd.
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Gr: 6-8 | 1,359 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3030.
Varsity Lakes Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Gr: 6-8 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
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 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
Fort Myers Middle Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Central Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
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 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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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 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 Three Oaks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
44 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County 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).
Which public middle schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lee County include: Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts vs. Three Oaks Middle School, Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs vs. Bonita Springs Charter School, Oasis Charter Middle School vs. Trafalgar Middle School
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