For the 2025 school year, there are 121 public schools serving 100,064 students in Lee County, FL (there are 51 private schools, serving 8,947 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Fort Myers Beach Elementary School and The Sanibel School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2751 Oak St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-6356
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-6356
Grades: PK-5
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Pinewoods Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-7500
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 1,053 students
Rank: #55.
Oasis Charter Elementary School-south
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3415 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Grades: K-5
| 873 students
Rank: #66.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #77.
Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2817 Sw 3rd Ln
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Grades: K-5
| 812 students
Rank: #88.
Cape Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4519 Vincennes Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 542-3551
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 542-3551
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #99.
Diplomat Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Grades: PK-5
| 1,072 students
Rank: #1010.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15200 Alexandria Ct
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-1761
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-1761
Grades: PK-5
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1111.
Pine Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5360 Ridgewood Dr
Bokeelia, FL 33922
(239) 283-0505
Bokeelia, FL 33922
(239) 283-0505
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1212.
Gulf Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Sw 17th Pl
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Grades: PK-5
| 1,163 students
Rank: #1313.
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17000 S Tamiami Trl
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 432-2737
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 432-2737
Grades: PK-6
| 747 students
Rank: #1414.
Three Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19600 Cypress View Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-8020
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 927 students
Rank: #1515.
The Island School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Grades: K-5
| 61 students
Rank: #1616.
Oasis Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3519 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #1717.
Caloosa Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3113
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3113
Grades: PK-5
| 963 students
Rank: #1818.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Grades: 6-8
| 1,100 students
Rank: #1919.
Trafalgar Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1850 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-3043
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-3043
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #2020.
Trafalgar Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #2121.
North Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5000 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
Grades: 9-12
| 1,831 students
Rank: #2222.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1620 Manchester Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 936-0891
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 936-0891
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #2323.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3525 Sw 3rd Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-4966
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-4966
Grades: PK-5
| 919 students
Rank: #2424.
Bayshore Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17050 Williams Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 543-3663
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 543-3663
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #2525.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #2626.
Gulf Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1809 Sw 36th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #2727.
Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Euclid Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-6232
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-6232
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #2828.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 60% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 1,142 students
Rank: #2929.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
620 Sw 19th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-3223
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-3223
Grades: PK-5
| 1,040 students
Rank: #3030.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 1,320 students
Rank: #3131.
North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1856 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
Grades: PK-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #3232.
Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Grades: 9-12
| 1,850 students
Rank: #3333.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13280 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3737
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3737
Grades: PK-5
| 846 students
Rank: #3434.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 Sw 18th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-1023
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-1023
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #3535.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25571 Elementary Way
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 947-0001
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 947-0001
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
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Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 939-6310
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 939-6310
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
104 Arthur Street
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Grades: 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
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy #350
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6740 Panther Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1857 High St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2941
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2941
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1858 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 1,036 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
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
940 Tarpon
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 333-4032
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 333-4032
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Lee Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3348 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
3650 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 147 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
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 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
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
Grades: K-5
| 1,561 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, FL?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Fort Myers Beach Elementary School and The Sanibel School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
121 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lee County include: Bonita Springs High School vs. Estero High School, Harlem Heights Community Charter School vs. Heights Elementary School, Estero High School vs. Bonita Springs High School
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