Best Schools in Lee County, FL
Lee County, FL has 150 public schools (32 high, 19 middle, 75 elementary) serving 107,991 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Lee County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lee County, FL
The top high schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 410 Students
2. Oasis Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
3. Lemon Bay High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1360 Students
4. North Fort Myers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1874 Students
5. Bonita Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1543 Students
6. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
7. Gateway High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1981 Students
8. Fort Myers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1902 Students
9. Estero High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1433 Students
10. Cape Coral High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1887 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lee County, FL
The top middle schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oasis Charter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 839 Students
2. Three Oaks Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1099 Students
3. Cypress Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 781 Students
4. Challenger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1124 Students
5. Gulf Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 812 Students
6. L. A. Ainger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlotte • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 720 Students
7. Trafalgar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 986 Students
8. Diplomat Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 912 Students
9. Bonita Springs Middle Center For The Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 807 Students
10. Mariner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, FL
The top elementary schools in Lee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. The Sanibel School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 289 Students
2. Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 80 Students
3. Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 770 Students
4. Oasis Charter Elementary School-south
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 873 Students
5. The Island School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 66 Students
6. Three Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1000 Students
7. Pinewoods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1089 Students
8. Rayma C. Page Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 863 Students
9. Diplomat Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1069 Students
10. Gulf Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1231 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lee County, FL has a total population of 760,822 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lee County, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lee County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lee County, FL
How many schools are in Lee County, FL?
Lee County, FL has 150 public schools: 32 high schools, 19 middle schools and 75 elementary schools, serving 107,991 students in total.
How do schools in Lee County perform on state tests?
On average, 150 schools in Lee County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Lee County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lee County
11 places in Lee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Fort Myers (42)
- Cape Coral (23)
- Lehigh Acres (14)
- North Fort Myers (6)
- Bonita Springs (4)
- Alva (2)
- Estero (2)
- Boca Grande (1)
- Bokeelia (1)
- Fort Myers Beach (1)
- Sanibel (1)
School districts (1)
- LEE (111 schools)