For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,909 students in 33936, FL (there are , serving 62 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 33936, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 33936, FL are Veterans Park Academy For The Arts, Lehigh Elementary School and Lehigh Acres Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33936 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33936, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33936, FL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
49 Homestead Rd S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-3003
Grades: PK-8
| 1,741 students
Rank: #22.
Lehigh Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Schoolside Dr
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-2477
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-2477
Grades: PK-5
| 1,227 students
Rank: #33.
Lehigh Acres Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 Sunrise Blvd.
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-6108
Grades: 6-8
| 1,359 students
Rank: #44.
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Homestead Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 368-7042
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 368-7042
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #55.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
641 Sunrise Blvd
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 301-1710
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 301-1710
Grades: PK-5
| 991 students
Rank: n/an/a
104 Arthur Ave
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-5990
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
33936, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
104 Arthur Street
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 337-8141
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
940 Tarpon
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 333-4032
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 333-4032
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lee Alternative Charter High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1201 Taylor Lane Ext
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-2834
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 303-2834
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Lehigh Charter School Of Excellence (Closed 2014)
Charter School
235 Joel Blvd Ste A
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 674-9624
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 674-9624
Grades: K-8
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 33936, FL?
The top ranked public schools in 33936, FL include Veterans Park Academy For The Arts, Lehigh Elementary School and Lehigh Acres Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 33936?
7 public schools are located in 33936.
What percentage of students in 33936 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 33936 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33936?
33936 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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