126 schools in LEE

Florida · 102,524 students · 16 cities

LEE's public-school footprint covers 126 campuses with combined enrollment of about 102,524 students, averaging 814 per campus.

7-year change in LEE

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

102,506

+9,285 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

115

-2 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

30%

was 40%

% Hispanic

51%

was 41%

% Black

14%

was 14%

% Asian

was 2%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

Largest A-Z Top rated

Name	City	Level	Grades	Enrollment
HARLEM HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL	Fort Myers	Elementary	KG-05	209
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING SERVICES	Fort Myers	Elementary	PK-PK	187
CITY OF PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	Fort Myers	High	09-12	104
ROYAL PALM EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL CENTER	Fort Myers	Combined	PK-12	99
COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD PROGRAMS	Fort Myers	Combined	PK-12	94
NORTHERN PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	North Fort Myers	High	09-12	92
SUCCESS ACADEMY	Fort Myers	High	06-12	84
THE ISLAND SCHOOL	Boca Grande	Elementary	KG-05	64
FORT MYERS BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Fort Myers Beach	Elementary	PK-05	62
PACE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS	Ft Myers	High	06-12	62
BUCKINGHAM EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT CENTER	Fort Myers	Combined	PK-12	60
YOUNG PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM	Fort Myers	High	06-12	48
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	Fort Myers	High	05-12	41
FORT MYERS ACADEMY	Fort Myers	High	06-12	18
SW FL ADDICTION SERVICES-THE VINCE SMITH CENTER	Ft Myers	High	06-12	6
LEE COUNTY JAIL	Fort Myers	High	07-12	4
CAPE CORAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE	Cape Coral	High	09-12	0
FORT MYERS TECHNICAL COLLEGE	Fort Myers	High	09-12	0
LEE COUNTY VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (DISTRICT PROVIDED)	Fort Myers	Elementary	KG-05	0
LEE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	Fort Myers	Combined	KG-12	0
GATEWAY CHARTER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	Ft Myers	Combined	M-M	·
GATEWAY CHARTER SCHOOL	Fort Myers	Combined	M-M	·
OPTIMA CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT ESTERO	Naples	Combined	M-M	·
OPTIMA CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT GLADIOLUS	Naples	Combined	M-M	·
PALM RIVER CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL	Fort Meyers	Combined	M-M	·
SUNFIRE HIGH SCHOOL OF LEE COUNTY	Oakland Park	Combined	M-M	·

About LEE

LEE runs 126 public schools across Florida, collectively enrolling roughly 102,524 students.

In terms of grade levels, LEE comprises 62 elementary, 18 middle, 34 high schools, and 12 combined or other.

On a per-school basis, LEE runs about 814 students per campus, 15% noticeably above the state mean of roughly 705.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 10%: 93,221 students in SY 2017-18 versus 102,506 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, LEE lost 2 schools, going from 117 to 115. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 41% to 51% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for LEE discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in LEE?

LEE operates 126 public K-12 schools in Florida, serving approximately 102,524 students.

What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in LEE?

LEE includes 62 elementary, 18 middle, 34 high, 12 combined-grade schools.

What is the largest school in LEE?

GATEWAY CHARTER SCHOOL is the largest public school in LEE by enrollment, with approximately 3,192 students.

What grade levels does LEE serve?

LEE schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 126 campuses.

What cities does LEE serve?

LEE operates schools in Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, and 10 other communities across Florida.

Are there charter schools in LEE?

27 of the 126 schools listed under LEE are charter schools.