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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cape Coral Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 26,970 students in Cape Coral, FL (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,166 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cape Coral, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cape Coral, FL are Oasis Charter Middle School, Oasis Charter Elementary School-south and Oasis Elementary Charter School-north. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Coral, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Cape Coral have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cape Coral, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Elementary School-south
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3415 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Gr: K-5 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2817 Sw 3rd Ln
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Gr: K-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Cape Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4519 Vincennes Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 542-3551
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Gulf Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Sw 17th Pl
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Gr: PK-5 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Diplomat Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1115 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Gr: PK-5 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Trafalgar Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Gulf Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1809 Sw 36th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Trafalgar Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1850 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-3043
Gr: PK-5 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Oasis Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3519 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3525 Sw 3rd Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-4966
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Caloosa Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
620 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
624 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 Sw 19th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-3223
Gr: PK-5 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1515.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 Sw 18th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-1023
Gr: PK-5 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Diplomat Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1039 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Cape Coral High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 2,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Ida S. Baker High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Agualinda Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 458-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 2,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Caloosa Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 1,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Gr: PK-8 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Hector A. Cafferata Jr Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
388 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 458-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Mariner High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-3324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,865 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2424.
Island Coast High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 De Navarra Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0362
Gr: 9-12 | 1,477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2626.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Coral Technical College
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-4440
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cape Coral, FL?
How many public schools are located in Cape Coral?
27 public schools are located in Cape Coral.
What percentage of students in Cape Coral go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cape Coral are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Coral?
Cape Coral public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cape Coral are often viewed compared to one another?

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