Lee School District
School District · Fort Myers, Florida
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
114
59 elem, 17 mid, 32 high
Enrollment
100,064
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
114
59 elem, 17 mid, 32 high
Enrollment
100,064
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
How this district compares
Florida rank
#58 of 71
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Florida avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,108
+$347 vs Florida median
District size
100,064 students
Much larger than Florida median
The short answer
Lee ranks #58 of 71 Florida districts by overall school rating. Lee's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 110 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fort Myers Beach Elementary School (9.5/10), Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School (8.8/10), and San Carlos Park Elementary School (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.5/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 4.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lee schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (110 of 114). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Myers Beach Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | San Carlos Park Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Three Oaks Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Villas Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Pine Island Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Gulf Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Spring Creek Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | J. Colin English Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Caloosa Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 114 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lee
Lee County School District in Florida serves 100,064 students across 120 schools, making it one of the larger public school systems on Florida's Gulf Coast. Of those schools, 110 carry a MySchoolScout ranking, and the district average sits at 5.5 out of 10 — a useful baseline as you compare individual campuses against the broader pool.
Elementary performance is where Lee County stands out most clearly. Fort Myers Beach Elementary School and The Island School each score 9.0 out of 10, tying for the top spot in the district and placing well above the district average of 5.5. The Sanibel School follows closely at 8.9, and Rayma C. Page Elementary rounds out the upper tier at 8.4. These four schools cluster near the top of Lee County's ranked schools, signaling that the southwestern corridor of the district — including the barrier island communities — delivers consistently strong elementary outcomes. Mirror Lakes Elementary at 7.8 also clears the district average by a meaningful margin, giving families in that area a solid option without crossing into the top-tier zip codes.
The 5.5 district average tells a more mixed story at the middle and high school levels, which parents should weigh when planning long-term. A district of 100,064 students naturally spans wide geographic and demographic variation, and school-by-school scores on MySchoolScout reflect that range. Families focused on elementary years have clear high-performers to target; those looking ahead to secondary options will want to sort the full rankings carefully.
For parents starting their search, the gap between the 9.0-rated top schools and the 5.5 district average is the most actionable data point here. It means attending-zone matters significantly in Lee County. Checking which schools serve a specific address before committing to a neighborhood is a practical first step. Use the individual school profiles on MySchoolScout to compare test performance, enrollment size, and any additional ratings that align with what your family prioritizes.
District Map
Schools in Lee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lee with test data.
Schools in Lee
114 schoolsElementary Schools59
Middle Schools17
High Schools32
District Details
- State
- Florida
- City
- Fort Myers
- Total Enrollment
- 100,064
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4,417
- District spending per student
- $12,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lee?
Lee has 114 schools in total — 59 elementary, 17 middle, and 32 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lee?
The average composite rating for Lee is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lee?
Lee's district-level spending was $12,108 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lee is 22.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lee?
Fort Myers Beach Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lee with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lee?
Across schools in Lee with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lee compare to other districts in Florida?
Lee has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 114 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Florida by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.9%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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