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#1305 of 1,462 private schools in FL

St Michael Lutheran School

Elementary School

3595 BROADWAY, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Private

Enrollment

362

Student-Teacher

14.2:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,305 of 1,462

In Fort Myers

#13 of 13

public schools

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St Michael Lutheran School

4.7/10

Elementary School in Fort Myers · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Michael Lutheran School

St Michael Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Fort Myers, FL. St Michael Lutheran School serves approximately 362 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Michael Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,305 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.9 pts below FL schools
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • FL avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Michael Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Michael Lutheran School compares to 38 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Myers, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
This School
vs
20.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
362
This School
vs
648
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.7
This School
vs
5.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 85.4% vs 0%
Black 5.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.2% vs 0%
Asian 2.2% vs 0%
St Michael Lutheran School Fort Myers Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Michael Lutheran School (this school) 4.7
FORT MYERS MIDDLE ACADEMY 4.7
ALLEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.2
ORANGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3.8
COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD PROGRAMS 6.0
LEE COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE 4.6
COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.1
EDISON PARK CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS SCHOOL 6.5
LEE COUNTY JAIL —
TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.0
ROYAL PALM EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL CENTER 5.7
VILLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.3
YOUNG PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM 5.7
SUCCESS ACADEMY 5.6
RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 5.9
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL 4.5
LEE COUNTY ACCELERATION ACADEMIES —
EDGEWOOD ACADEMY 3.1
FRANKLIN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4.0
JAMES STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6.1
FORT MYERS ACADEMY —

Showing 20 of 38 schools. View all schools in Fort Myers

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C- 2.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,026
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index 26%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 362
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 85.4%
Black 5.2%
Hispanic 5.2%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3595 BROADWAY, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Michael Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FT MYERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EDISON PARK CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Fort Myers, see our Fort Myers schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
PACE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Ft. Myers 0.5 mi 5.8
FORT MYERS MIDDLE ACADEMY Fort Myers 0.6 mi 4.7
CORONADO HIGH SCHOOL Ft. Myers 0.8 mi 3.0
ALLEN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Myers 0.7 mi 3.2
ORANGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Myers 0.8 mi 3.8
CITY OF PALMS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL Fort Myers 0.9 mi 3.8
COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL CHILD PROGRAMS Fort Myers 1.1 mi 6.0
LEE COUNTY VIRTUAL FRANCHISE Fort Myers 1.1 mi 4.6
FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL Fort Myers 1.4 mi 5.9
FT MYERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fort Myers 1.4 mi 7.8
COLONIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Myers 1.4 mi 4.1
EDISON PARK CREATIVE AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS SCHOOL Fort Myers 1.6 mi 6.5
SW FL ADDICTION SERVICES-THE VINCE SMITH CENTER Ft. Myers 1.7 mi —
HIBERNIAN PRIVATE SCHOOL Fort Myers 1.8 mi 6.2
BISHOP VEROT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Fort Myers 2.0 mi 5.4
LEE COUNTY JAIL Fort Myers 2.1 mi —
TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Myers 2.3 mi 6.0
EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fort Myers 2.5 mi 5.5
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fort Myers 2.3 mi 5.7
ROYAL PALM EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL CENTER Fort Myers 2.5 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$51,579

Median Home Value

$280,400

Median Rent

$1,291/mo

Population

24,401

College Educated

29.3%

Homeownership

44.3%

Avg Commute

26.9 min

Poverty Rate

21.3%

Median Age

40.4

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BING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tampa, FL 4.7
BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pensacola, FL 4.7
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY Jacksonville, FL 4.7
CAMBRIDGE ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL Cocoa, FL 4.7
COCONUT CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Coconut Creek, FL 4.7
DRIFTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hollywood, FL 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Michael Lutheran School

What grades does St Michael Lutheran School serve?

St Michael Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Michael Lutheran School?

St Michael Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Michael Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Michael Lutheran School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Michael Lutheran School rank in FL?

St Michael Lutheran School ranks #1,305 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Michael Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Michael Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Michael Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, St Michael Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Michael Lutheran School a religious school?

St Michael Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
68 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
72 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
362
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
171 days
Setting
Small City
County
Lee County
Phone
(239) 939-1218

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