For the 2024-25 school year, there are 24 public charter schools serving 12,621 students in Lee County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter Elementary School-south and Oasis Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Lee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Elementary School-south
Magnet School
Charter School
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: #33.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 839 students
Rank: #44.
Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 770 students
Rank: #55.
The Island School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 66 students
Rank: #66.
Oasis Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter 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
| 764 students
Rank: #77.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 1,302 students
Rank: #88.
Gateway Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Grades: PK-4
| 1,245 students
Rank: #99.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #1010.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18801 Oak Center Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-0522
Grades: K-8
| 405 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 293 students
Rank: #1313.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Grades: PK-8
| 806 students
Rank: #1414.
Gateway Charter Intermediate School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Grades: 5-8
| 1,036 students
Rank: #1515.
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15570 Hagie Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
Rank: #1616.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Grades: K-8
| 579 students
Rank: #1717.
Gateway Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #1818.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #1919.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Grades: PK-8
| 842 students
Rank: #2020.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #2121.
Island Park High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16520 S Tamiami Trail Ste 190
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #2222.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #2323.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Grades: 7-12
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
Palm River Charter High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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
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
The Collegiate School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5420 State Road 7
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Collegiate School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2023)
Charter School
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
Edison Leadership And Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
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
Goodwill Life Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter 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
Charter School
Charter School
3365 D Seminole
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
The Learning Place Academy (Closed 2012)
Charter School
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
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
Charter School
Charter 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
Charter School
Charter 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
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 charter schools in Lee County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter Elementary School-south and Oasis Charter Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Lee County?
24 public charter schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public charter schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Lee County include: Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs vs. Bonita Springs Charter School, Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral vs. Mid Cape Global Academy, City Of Palms Charter High School vs. Coronado High School
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