For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,566 students in 33993, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33993, FL are Hector A. Cafferata Jr Elementary School and Mariner Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33993 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33993, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33993, FL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hector A. Cafferata Jr Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 458-7391
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 458-7391
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
425 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Grades: 6-8
| 964 students
33993, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 39 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 33993, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 33993, FL include Hector A. Cafferata Jr Elementary School and Mariner Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33993?
2 public elementary schools are located in 33993.
What is the racial composition of students in 33993?
33993 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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