Lee School District

2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966-1012
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public charter schools serving 13,571 students in Lee School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Lee School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
119 Schools
750 Schools
# Students
102,506 Students
404,795 Students
# Teachers
5,002 Teachers
19,036 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lee School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#43 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
49%
52%
49%
52%
46%
52%
86%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
51%
47%
% Black
14%
18%
% White
30%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,563 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,026. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,232 is less than the state median of $11,677. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$1,185 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$1,151 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,563
$12,026
Spending / Student
$11,232
$11,677

Best Lee School District Public Charter Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Mid Cape Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 995-0904
Gr: PK-8 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Gr: K-8 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 119 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 102,506 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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