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Best Fort Myers Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 12,354 students in Fort Myers, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Myers, FL are Three Oaks Middle School, Cypress Lake Middle School and Lexington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Myers, FL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Myers have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Myers, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Three Oaks Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8901 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-1533
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16351 Summerlin Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 454-6130
Gr: 6-8 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Athenian Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18851 Oak Center Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 319-9384
Gr: K-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
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 | 3,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4750 Winkler Avenue Ext
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 334-1357
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Oak Hammock Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5321 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-0469
Gr: 6-8 | 1,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #99.
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3291 Buckingham Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-1233
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8104
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Innovation Preparatory Academy Of South Ft. Myers
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6851 Lancer Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-9375
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Fort Myers Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 Central Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1759
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Pace School For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Evans Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 425-2366
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
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: 7-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1515.
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3050 Indian St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 337-3511
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Acceleration Academies
Alternative School
1901 Brantly Rd, Unit 13
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(872) 240-2025
Gr: 8-12 | 230 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee County Jail
Alternative School
2266 2nd St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Virtual Instruction Program
2855 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 337-8178
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
2525 Ortiz Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 332-6927
Gr: 5-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy
Alternative School
3650 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-3416
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Sw Fl Addiction Services-the Vince Smith Center
Alternative School
2450 Prince St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 338-2306
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Myers, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Myers, FL include Three Oaks Middle School, Cypress Lake Middle School and Lexington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fort Myers?
23 public middle schools are located in Fort Myers.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fort Myers are often viewed compared to one another?

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