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Best Cape Coral Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 26,174 students in Cape Coral, FL (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,166 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cape Coral, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cape Coral, FL are Oasis Charter Middle School, Oasis Charter Elementary School-south and Oasis Elementary Charter School-north. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cape Coral, FL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Cape Coral have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cape Coral, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oasis Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3507 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 945-1999
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Oasis Charter Elementary School-south
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3415 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-1577
Gr: K-5 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Oasis Elementary Charter School-north
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2817 Sw 3rd Ln
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-4511
Gr: K-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
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 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,163 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,072 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Trafalgar Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-2001
Gr: 6-8 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Gulf Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1809 Sw 36th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-0606
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
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 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Oasis Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3519 Oasis Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 541-1167
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1313.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
624 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,142 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Diplomat Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1039 Ne 16th Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 574-5257
Gr: 6-8 | 934 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-1848
Gr: 6-8 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Cape Coral High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 1,936 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1919.
Ida S. Baker High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Agualinda Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 458-6690
Gr: 9-12 | 2,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2020.
Caloosa Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Del Prado Blvd S
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-3232
Gr: 6-8 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
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 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Hector A. Cafferata Jr Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 458-7391
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Mariner High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Chiquita Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 772-3324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,894 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2424.
Island Coast High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 De Navarra Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 458-0362
Gr: 9-12 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2626.
North Nicholas High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 242-4230
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Cape Coral Technical College
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-4440
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center West (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
380 Santa Barbara Blvd N
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 574-1678
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Business & Industry Services High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
360 Santa Barbara Blvdn
Cape Coral, FL 33993
(239) 939-6320
Gr: 9-12
Stepping Stones Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3400 Sw 17th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-2726
Gr: K-5 | 1,561 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cape Coral, FL?
How many public schools are located in Cape Coral?
27 public schools are located in Cape Coral.
What percentage of students in Cape Coral go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cape Coral are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Coral?
Cape Coral public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cape Coral are often viewed compared to one another?

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