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Best Lee County Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public charter schools serving 13,048 students in Lee County, FL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Oasis Charter Elementary School-south. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public charter schools 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). Charter schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Lee County (2025)

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 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 1,320 student Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18851 Oak Center Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 2,977 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Six Mile Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Gr: PK-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1 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: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 107:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
The Collegiate School
Charter School
5420 State Road 7
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
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Lee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Acceleration Middle Charter School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
3365 Seminole Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 400-1818
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Adult Education (Closed 2023)
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 939-6310
Alternative Learning Center West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
380 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Alva Elementary School (Closed 2014)
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Amikids Southwest Florida (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1190 Main St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 765-9696
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Basic School -east (Closed 2006)
104 Arthur Street
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Gr: K-8 | 2 students
Bright Scholars Academy Charter (Closed 2010)
Charter School
940 Tarpon St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 826-2989
Business & Industry Services High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvdn
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 939-6320
Gr: 9-12
The Collegiate School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2023)
9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy #350
Fort Myers, FL 33906
(754) 444-9210
Cypress Lake Center For The Arts (Closed 2004)
6740 Panther Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-2233
Dunbar Community School (Closed 2023)
1857 High St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-2941
Edison Leadership And Preparatory Academy (Closed 2013)
8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 489-9319
Elementary Q School (Closed 2006)
1858 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 549-2726
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Fort Myers High Edison Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2645 Cortez Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Gateway Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3350
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Gateway Charter Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
12770 Gateway Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-2491
Gr: 5-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Goodwill Life Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
5100 Tice St Ste D
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-4434
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Goodwill Transition Academy (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
3365 D Seminole
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-4434
The Learning Place Academy (Closed 2012)
940 Tarpon
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 333-4032
Lee Alternative Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
1201 Taylor Lane Ext
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-2834
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Lee Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
3348 Edgewood Ave
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
Gr: 9-12
Lee County Superintendent's Office (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12055 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-830
Lee Middle School (Closed 2010)
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Lee Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings) (Closed 2023)
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: 6-12
Lehigh Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Charter School
235 Joel Blvd Ste A
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 674-9624
Gr: K-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
New Directions Center (Closed 2008)
3650 Michigan Avenue
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
2830 Winkler Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(229) 888-6544
Gr: 9-12
Pivot Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
2675 Winkler Ave Ste 200
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 243-8266
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 147:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Price Halfway House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2515 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-2063
Gr: 6-12
Richard Milburn Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 278-4774
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Richard Milburn Academy South (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9230 Brookwood Ct Bldg 7
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9049
Gr: 9-12
Southwest Florida Public Service Academy (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4312 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 334-3897
Stepping Stones Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 Sw 17th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Gr: K-5 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Unity Charter School Of Fort Myers (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4740 S Cleveland Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 333-0766
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL?
The top ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Oasis Charter Elementary School-south.
How many public charter schools are located in Lee County?
22 public charter schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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