For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,026 students in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL.
The top-ranked public schools in Richmond are Palm Acres Charter High School, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Lehigh Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Schoolside Dr
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-2477
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 369-2477
Gr: PK-5 | 1,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres, FL include Palm Acres Charter High School, Lehigh Elementary School and G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Richmond, Lehigh Acres?
3 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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