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Best Fort Myers Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public preschools serving 19,217 students in Fort Myers, FL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Myers, FL are Rayma C. Page Elementary School, Heights Elementary School and Three Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Myers, FL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 54% statewide average). Pre schools in Fort Myers have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Fort Myers, FL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Villas Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8385 Beacon Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 936-3776
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
San Carlos Park Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17282 Lee Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33967
(239) 267-7177
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
James Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1333 Marsh Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 337-1333
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Tice Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4524 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1257
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Edgewood Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3464 Edgewood Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 334-6205
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Orange River Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4501 Underwood Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-1258
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Allen Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3345 Canelo Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 936-1459
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Colonial Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Schoolhouse Rd E
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 939-2242
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
Manatee Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Tice St
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-2097
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Franklin Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2323 Ford St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-1969
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
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: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Services
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 4
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2512
Gr: PK | 187 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fort Myers, FL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Myers, FL include Rayma C. Page Elementary School, Heights Elementary School and Three Oaks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fort Myers?
26 public preschools are located in Fort Myers.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Myers?
Fort Myers public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fort Myers are often viewed compared to one another?

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