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Best Fort Myers Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public high schools serving 16,771 students in Fort Myers, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Myers, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Fort Myers High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Fort Myers have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public high schools.
Fort Myers, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Myers High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High 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.
Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2635 Cortez Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2167
Gr: 9-12 | 1,835 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Gateway High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13820 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 303-7480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Cypress Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6750 Panther Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Gr: 9-12 | 1,429 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,916 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Dunbar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 E Edison Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,734 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
South Fort Myers High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14020 Plantation Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 561-0060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Technical College
Vocational School
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Acceleration Academies
Alternative School
1901 Brantly Rd, Unit 13
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(872) 240-2025
Gr: 8-12 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Jail
Alternative School
2266 2nd St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Virtual Instruction Program
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
2525 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-6927
Gr: 5-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Sw Fl Addiction Services-the Vince Smith Center
Alternative School
2450 Prince St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 338-2306
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fort Myers, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Myers, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Fort Myers High School and Gateway Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Myers?
24 public high schools are located in Fort Myers.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fort Myers are often viewed compared to one another?

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