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Best Lee County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public charter schools serving 13,048 students in Lee County, FL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL are Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Oasis Charter Elementary School-south. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, FL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Lee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8099 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 432-6767
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
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 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
The Island School
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
135 First St W
Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-8016
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
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 | 896 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Bonita Springs Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
25380 Bernwood Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 992-6932
Gr: K-8 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Northern Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13251 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-9987
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
City Of Palms Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2830 Winkler Ave Ste 201
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 561-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Harlem Heights Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15570 Hagie Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 482-7706
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Donna J. Beasley Technical Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Bell Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
(239) 476-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Gr: K-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
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 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
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 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lee County, FL include Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School, Oasis Charter Middle School and Oasis Charter Elementary School-south.
How many public charter schools are located in Lee County?
22 public charter schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public charter schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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