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Best Lee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 47 private schools serving 8,939 students in Lee County, FL (there are , serving 100,064 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The average tuition cost is $13,378, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
74% of private schools in Lee County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 47
  • # Students Served: 8,939
  • Average Tuition: $13,378
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 54%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Lee County, FL School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 47
  • # Students Served: 8,939
  • Average Tuition: $13,378
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 54%
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Lee County, FL School Trends

Top Ranked Lee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Fort Myers Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Assembly of God
1550 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 939-4642
Center Academy – Cape Coral Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 7 students
Special Education School
706 SW 6th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 984-4884
(10)
Crestwell Higher Learning Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1901 Park Meadows Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 481-4478
(13)
Bishop Verot Catholic High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
5598 Sunrise Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 274-6700
(1)
Map of Brighton Academy I
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students
Daycare / Preschool
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-6444
Canterbury School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 694 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
8141 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-4323
(3)
Evangelical Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 1,033 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
8237 Beacon Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 936-3319
(2)
Map of Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Gr: K-12 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
4770 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-7711
Map of Millennium Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
Sports: 2
Pentecostal
13235 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 208-9852
Map of St. Andrew Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students
Catholic
1509 Se 27th St
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 772-3922
Map of St. Francis Xavier School
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Catholic
2055 Heitman St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-7707
St. Michael Lutheran School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 438 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3595 Broadway
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 939-1218
(3)
Southwest Florida Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 701 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
3750 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 936-8865
(1)
3 Oaks Academy Photo
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
21101 Design Parc Ln 101
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 776-2100
(4)
Map of Apostolic Revival Center Christian School
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students
Pentecostal
2100 Barden St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-8233
Map of Bright Beginnings Early School
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8570 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 433-2232
Map of Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
11431 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 208-4843
Map of The Cape Academy
Gr: K-12 | 238 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Special Education School
2111 Skyline Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 573-8668
Map of Cape Coral Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 113 students
Christian
811 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-3707
(4)
Map of Christian Life Academy Of Lee County
Gr: K-8 | 101 students
Sports: 4
Christian
1200 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-1022
(2)
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Lee County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Bobbie Noonans Child Care
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Daycare / Preschool
28052 Mango Drive
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
(239) 992-3133
Map of Florida Christian Institute
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students
Special Education School (Christian)
151 Ne Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 895-7261
Map of Judah Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
10960 Orange River Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-2614
Map of Knox Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Alternative School (Christian)
28411 Race Track Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9207
Map of Mount Hermon Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Baptist
3033 Price Street
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(941) 334-8075
Map of Mt. Hermon Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
Christian
Po Box 9309
Fort Myers, FL 33902
(239) 334-3470
Nicaea Academy Of Cape Coral Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
3221 Chiquita Blvd. South
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 540-9400
(2)
Map of Princeton Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool
8950 Gladiolus Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 466-6646
Providence Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Calvinist
701 Mohawk Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-8024

Overview

Category
This State (FL)
US
# Schools
50 Schools
# Students
8,939 Students
481,428 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
48%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
766 Teachers
41,811 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
52%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1190
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,378
$13,829
Average Summer Program Cost
$605
$580
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
48%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,163
$6,294
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.73
# American Indian Students
31 Students
1,211 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
249 Students
13,035 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,026 Students
91,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
19%
# Black Students
456 Students
55,353 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
5,084 Students
182,468 Students
% White Students
56%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,239 Students
129,674 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lee County, FL?
The top ranked private schools in Lee County, FL include Fort Myers Christian School, Canterbury School, and Bishop Verot Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Lee County?
47 private schools are located in Lee County.
How much do private schools cost in Lee County?
The average tuition cost is $13,378, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $13,829.
How diverse are private schools in Lee County?
Lee County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 48%.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lee County?
74% of private schools in Lee County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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