For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,884 students in 33905, FL.
The top ranked public preschools in 33905, FL are Tice Elementary School, Orange River Elementary School and James Stephens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 33905 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in 33905, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33905, FL Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4524 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1257
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1257
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Orange River Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Underwood Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1258
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1258
Grades: PK-5
| 733 students
Rank: #33.
James Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-2097
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-2097
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-1969
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-1969
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #66.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
33905, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Price Halfway House (Closed 2023)
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
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 33905, FL?
The top ranked public preschools in 33905, FL include Tice Elementary School, Orange River Elementary School and James Stephens Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 33905?
6 public preschools are located in 33905.
What is the racial composition of students in 33905?
33905 public preschools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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