For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,968 students in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond are Lehigh Elementary School and G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL include Lehigh Elementary School and G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres?
the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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