For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,602 students in 33916, FL (there are , serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33916, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33916, FL are Young Parent Education Program, City Of Palms Charter High School and Edgewood Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33916 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33916, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33916, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3464 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-6205
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-6205
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Schoolhouse Rd E
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 939-2242
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 939-2242
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Dunbar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 E Edison Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 461-5322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,762 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 4
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2512
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2512
Gr: PK | 149 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Myers Technical College
Vocational School
3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4544
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Sw Fl Addiction Services-the Vince Smith Center
Alternative School
2450 Prince St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 338-2306
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 338-2306
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
33916, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acceleration Middle Charter School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3365 Seminole Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Bright Scholars Academy Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
940 Tarpon St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 826-2989
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 826-2989
Goodwill Transition Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
3365 D Seminole
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
Lee Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3348 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2235
Gr: K-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lee County Alc Central-high High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave Ste 3
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4726
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4726
Gr: 9-12
3650 Michigan Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Palm River Charter High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
2830 Winkler Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(229) 888-6544
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(229) 888-6544
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33916, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33916, FL include Young Parent Education Program, City Of Palms Charter High School and Edgewood Academy.
How many public schools are located in 33916?
10 public schools are located in 33916.
What percentage of students in 33916 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33916 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33916?
33916 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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