For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,640 students in 33909, FL (there are 3 private schools, serving 133 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 33909, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33909, FL are Diplomat Elementary School, Diplomat Middle School and Island Coast High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33909 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33909, FL 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 33909, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diplomat Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Gr: PK-5 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Diplomat Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1039 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Gr: 6-8 | 1,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Island Coast High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2125 De Navarra Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0362
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0362
Gr: 9-12 | 1,477 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33909, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33909, FL include Diplomat Elementary School, Diplomat Middle School and Island Coast High School.
How many public schools are located in 33909?
3 public schools are located in 33909.
What percentage of students in 33909 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 33909 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33909?
33909 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).
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