Center Academy – Cape Coral Photo

Best Cape Coral Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,436 students in Cape Coral, FL (there are 27 public schools, serving 26,174 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Cape Coral, FL are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cape Coral, FL include Brighton Academy I and St. Andrew Catholic School.
69% of private schools in Cape Coral, FL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Cape Coral Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Brighton Academy I
Daycare / Preschool
3300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 542-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students 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
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
(Christian)
1150 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 283-1022
Gr: K-8 | 83 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
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
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
New Testament Baptist School
(Baptist)
2805 Ne Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33909
(239) 997-0381
Gr: 1-11 | 33 students
Sonrise Academy
(Christian)
1403 Se 16th Place
Cape Coral, FL 33990
(239) 573-6433
Gr: PK-3 | 93 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
706 Sw 6th Avenue
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 772-0172
Gr: NS-PK | 72 students Avg. class size: 15 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
3221 Chiquita Blvd. South
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 540-9400
Gr: PK-2 | 98 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
701 Mohawk Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33914
(239) 549-8024
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Cape Coral)
This State (FL)
# Schools
13 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,436 Students
479,303 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
47%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
126 Teachers
41,591 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
51%
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,900
$13,849
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,400
$598
Average % on Financial Aid
93%
47%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,250
$6,179

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.73
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,217 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
13,059 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
253 Students
91,061 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
19%
# Black Students
57 Students
55,408 Students
% Black Students
4%
12%
# White Students
587 Students
182,923 Students
% White Students
40%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,211 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
553 Students
127,920 Students
% of Others Students
37%
27%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cape Coral, FL?
The top-ranked private schools in Cape Coral, FL include Brighton Academy I and St. Andrew Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Cape Coral?
13 private schools are located in Cape Coral.
How diverse are private schools in Cape Coral?
Cape Coral private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the Florida private school average of 47%.
What percentage of students in Cape Coral go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cape Coral are educated in private schools (compared to the FL state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cape Coral?
69% of private schools in Cape Coral are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Cape Coral are often viewed compared to one another?

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