For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 5,645 students in 33971, FL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33971, FL are Tortuga Preserve Elementary School, Harns Marsh Elementary School and Harns Marsh Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 33971 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average). Elementary schools in 33971, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33971, FL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5023
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5023
Gr: PK-5 | 1,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Harns Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-1249
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-1249
Gr: PK-5 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Harns Marsh Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Sara Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836
Gr: PK-5 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Varsity Lakes Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 33971, FL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 33971, FL include Tortuga Preserve Elementary School, Harns Marsh Elementary School and Harns Marsh Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 33971?
5 public elementary schools are located in 33971.
What is the racial composition of students in 33971?
33971 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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