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Best Lee County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public preschools serving 46,483 students in Lee County, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, FL are The Sanibel School, Fort Myers Beach Elementary School and Pinewoods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Sanibel School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd
Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2751 Oak St
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
(239) 463-6356
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Pinewoods Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 947-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Pine Island Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5360 Ridgewood Dr
Bokeelia, FL 33922
(239) 283-0505
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Cape Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4519 Vincennes Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 542-3551
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Rayma C. Page Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17000 S Tamiami Trl
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 432-2737
Gr: PK-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Gulf Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Sw 17th Pl
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Gr: PK-5 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Diplomat Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1115 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0033
Gr: PK-5 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Heights Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15200 Alexandria Ct
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 481-1761
Gr: PK-5 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Three Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19600 Cypress View Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Trafalgar Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1850 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-3043
Gr: PK-5 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Pelican Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3525 Sw 3rd Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-4966
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Caloosa Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
620 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3113
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Edison Park Creative And Expressive Arts School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2401 Euclid Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-6232
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Tanglewood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1620 Manchester Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 936-0891
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1616.
Bayshore School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17050 Williams Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 543-3663
Gr: PK-6 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1717.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13280 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-3737
Gr: PK-5 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
620 Sw 19th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-3223
Gr: PK-5 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
The Alva School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17500 Church Ave
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 728-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 1,203 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Patriot Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 Sw 18th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-1023
Gr: PK-5 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
North Fort Myers Academy For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1856 Arts Way
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
(239) 997-2131
Gr: PK-8 | 1,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Tropic Isles Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5145 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-4704
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25571 Elementary Way
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 947-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Bonita Springs Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10701 Dean St Se
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-0801
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2626.
Mirror Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Charwood Ave S
Lehigh Acres, FL 33974
(239) 369-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 1,237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2727.
Treeline Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10900 Treeline Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 768-5208
Gr: PK-5 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2828.
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 | 1,145 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hancock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Skyline Dr
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hector A. Cafferata Jr Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
388 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 458-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Challenger Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 274-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3232.
J. Colin English Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Pine Island Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2258
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3333.
Orangewood Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Deleon St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-2950
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3434.
Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Hutto Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3535.
River Hall Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 River Hall Pkwy
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 693-0349
Gr: PK-5 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lee County, FL include The Sanibel School, Fort Myers Beach Elementary School and Pinewoods Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lee County?
58 public preschools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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