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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lee County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 118 public schools serving 100,064 students in Lee County, FL (there are 49 private schools, serving 7,774 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lee County, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary 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 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lee County (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.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2751 Oak St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-6356
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Pinewoods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
The Island School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Pine Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5360 Ridgewood Dr
Bokeelia, FL 33922
(239) 283-0505
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17000 S Tamiami Trl
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 432-2737
Gr: PK-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15200 Alexandria Ct
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-1761
Gr: PK-5 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Three Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19600 Cypress View Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 Euclid Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-6232
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2525.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Gr: K-8 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
North Fort Myers High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5000 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2117
Gr: 9-12 | 1,938 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1620 Manchester Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 936-0891
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Bayshore School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17050 Williams Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 543-3663
Gr: PK-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13280 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3737
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3131.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
The Alva School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 1,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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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, The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary 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 87%).
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 equal to the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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