Bishop Verot Catholic High School Photo - Welcome to the Verot Family!

Best Lee County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 47 private schools serving 8,986 students in Lee County, FL (there are 121 public schools, serving 100,064 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Lee County, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Lee County, FL include Canterbury School, Bishop Verot Catholic High School, and Brighton Academy I.
The average tuition cost is $13,101, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,121.
74% of private schools in Lee County, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Lee County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Myers Christian School
Fort Myers Christian School Photo - Meet You At the Pole with at FMCS
(Assembly of God)
1550 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 939-4642
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Center Academy – Cape Coral
Center Academy – Cape Coral Photo
Special Education School
(10)
706 SW 6th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 984-4884
Gr: 5-12 Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Crestwell Higher Learning
Crestwell Higher Learning Photo
(11)
1901 Park Meadows Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 481-4478
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Verot Catholic High School
Bishop Verot Catholic High School Photo - Welcome to the Verot Family!
(Catholic)
(1)
5598 Sunrise Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 274-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brighton Academy I
Daycare / Preschool
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Tuition listed
Canterbury School
Canterbury School Photo
(3)
8141 College Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 481-4323
Gr: PK-12 | 694 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Evangelical Christian School
Evangelical Christian School Photo - Be the best that you can be. AT ECS. Being a Sentinel is so much greater when you can enhance your learning experience.
(Christian)
(2)
8237 Beacon Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 936-3319
Gr: NS-12 | 1,033 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4770 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-7711
Gr: K-12 | 234 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Millennium Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
13235 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 208-9852
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. Andrew Catholic School
(Catholic)
1509 Se 27th St
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 772-3922
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Xavier School
(Catholic)
2055 Heitman St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 334-7707
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
St. Michael Lutheran School
St. Michael Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
3595 Broadway
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 939-1218
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southwest Florida Christian Academy
Southwest Florida Christian Academy Photo - SFCA has 2 gymnasiums, a weight room and an athletic complex with a football/soccer field and fields for baseball and softball.
(Baptist)
(1)
3750 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 936-8865
Gr: K-12 | 701 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3 Oaks Academy
3 Oaks Academy Photo - Student Logo
(4)
21101 Design Parc Ln 101
Estero, FL 33928
(239) 776-2100
Gr: K-12 | 43 students
2100 Barden St
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-8233
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students
Bright Beginnings Early School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
8570 Cypress Lake Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33919
(239) 433-2232
Gr: PK-K | 165 students
Calvary Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
11431 Palm Beach Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 208-4843
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students
The Cape Academy
Special Education School
2111 Skyline Blvd.
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 573-8668
Gr: K-12 | 238 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
Cape Coral Christian School
(Christian)
(4)
811 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 574-3707
Gr: K-12 | 113 students
Christian Life Academy Of Lee County
(Christian)
(2)
1200 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-1022
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Classical Christian Academy
Classical Christian Academy Photo - CCA offers a variety of extracurricular activities and sports. We love to see our students succeed in and out of the classroom!
(Christian)
(4)
North Fort Myers
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 543-1532
Gr: PK-12 | 219 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Crosspointe Academy, Inc.
(Christian)
(2)
4050 Colonial Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 225-1502
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crown Of Life Christian Academy
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
5820 DANIELS PARKWAY, CROWN OF LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 482-7315
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students Avg. class size: 15 students
De Lasalle Academy Of Fort Myers
Special Education School
6401 Techster Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
(239) 245-8212
Gr: 1-12 | 115 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Discovery Day Academy
23601 Commons Dr
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
(239) 498-5826
Gr: PK-6 | 167 students
Gospel Baptist Christian School
Gospel Baptist Christian School Photo
(Baptist)
(3)
24861 Old 41 Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 947-1285
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Grace Classical Academy
Grace Classical Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3971 Via Del Rey
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
(239) 247-2479
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Tuition listed
Grace Community School
Grace Community School Photo - Grace Community School of North Fort Myers, main building.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4735 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 997-3727
Gr: PK-K | 73 students
Grace Community School
Grace Community School Photo - Bonita Springs location.
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
8971 Brighton Lane
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 948-7878
Gr: NS-PK
Grace Community School Of Ft Myers
Alternative School (Christian)
1688 Medical Ln
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 334-3325
Gr: PK-11 | 195 students
Grace Community School Of Skyline
Grace Community School Of Skyline Photo - Cape Coral location.
(Christian)
2932 Skyline Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33904
(239) 458-1644
Gr: PK-1 | 77 students
Gulf Coast Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
312 Se 24th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 574-1000
Gr: K | 3 students
Gunnery Road Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
1880 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3900
Gr: PK-12 | 147 students Tuition listed
1950 Clayton Ct
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 274-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
Little Piece Of Me Montessori
Montessori School
229 Del Prado Blvd N Unit 3
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 573-7999
Gr: PK-8 | 33 students
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Lee County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
28052 Mango Drive
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
(239) 992-3133
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Florida Christian Institute (Closed 2025)
Special Education School (Christian)
151 Ne Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 895-7261
Gr: 1-12 | 67 students
10960 Orange River Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 693-2614
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Knox Academy (Closed 2017)
Alternative School (Christian)
28411 Race Track Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-9207
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
3033 Price Street
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(941) 334-8075
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students
Po Box 9309
Fort Myers, FL 33902
(239) 334-3470
Gr: K-6 | 36 students
3221 Chiquita Blvd. South
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 540-9400
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
8950 Gladiolus Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 466-6646
Gr: NS-PK | 154 students
701 Mohawk Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-8024
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Lee County)
This State (FL)
# Schools
50 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
8,986 Students
479,175 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
766 Teachers
41,513 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
51%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
14 courses
Average SAT score
1190
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,101
$14,121
Average Summer Program Cost
$575
$595
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,163
$6,131
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.73
# American Indian Students
31 Students
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
249 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,026 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
19%
# Black Students
456 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
5%
12%
# White Students
5,084 Students
182,923 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
2,286 Students
127,793 Students
% of Others Students
25%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 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 Canterbury School, Bishop Verot Catholic High School, and Brighton Academy I.
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 $13,101, which is lower than the Florida private school average tuition cost of $14,121.
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 47%.
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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