For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,589 students in the neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Harris are Harns Marsh Elementary School, Harns Marsh Middle School and Sunshine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres, FL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harns Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-1249
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-1249
Gr: PK-5 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
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 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Sara Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836
Gr: PK-5 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres, FL include Harns Marsh Elementary School, Harns Marsh Middle School and Sunshine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres?
the neighborhood of Harris, Lehigh Acres public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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