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Best Fort Myers Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 5,713 students in Fort Myers, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Myers, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Athenian Academy Charter School and Gateway Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Myers, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Fort Myers have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Myers, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18851 Oak Center Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Gateway Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12850 Commonwealth Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5048
Gr: PK-12 | 3,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15570 Hagie Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Island Park High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16520 S Tamiami Trail, Ste 190
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 204-5965
Gr: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Coronado High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3057 Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-9140
Gr: 7-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Myers, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Myers, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Athenian Academy Charter School and Gateway Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Fort Myers?
8 public charter schools are located in Fort Myers.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Fort Myers are often viewed compared to one another?

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