For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 225 students in Sanibel, FL.
The top-ranked public school in Sanibel, FL is The Sanibel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanibel, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Sanibel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sanibel, FL (2026-27)
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 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sanibel, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sanibel, FL include The Sanibel School.
How many public schools are located in Sanibel?
1 public schools are located in Sanibel.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanibel?
Sanibel public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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