Lee County school zones,
without the guessing.
Lee County uses enrollment zones and program-based options. The correct school set can depend on the exact home address, grade level, program, application timing, capacity and transportation rules. Always run the property address through the current district locator.
Schools listed below are nearby or commonly considered—not a promise of assignment, eligibility, transportation, admission or current availability. Verify directly with the district or school before making a housing decision.
New to Lee County? Start here.
A beautiful home still has to work on a school morning. Check the exact address first, then follow the district’s current enrollment process for the school year you need.
- Review the district’s registration document list.
- Create or sign in to your FOCUS Parent Portal account.
- Complete the appropriate enrollment or re-enrollment application.
- After validation, follow the district’s instructions for your school choice application.
Check enrollment windows and transportation separately. For help with your situation, contact Student Enrollment at 239.337.8247.
Preschool, child care & VPK
Start with the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida for child care referrals, provider search and Voluntary Prekindergarten information. Compare the daily routine as carefully as the classroom.
- Which ages and schedules does the program serve?
- Is extended care or summer care available, and what does it cost?
- What hours does VPK cover, and are there separate fees?
- How does the learning approach work in practice, including Montessori or other program styles?
South Fort Myers schools
Public + charter starting points
- Heights Elementary
- Rayma C. Page Elementary
- Three Oaks Elementary
- Three Oaks Middle
- Lexington Middle
- Cypress Lake Middle
- South Fort Myers High
- Cypress Lake High
- Estero High
- Harlem Heights Community Charter
- Innovation Preparatory Academy
- Capstone Charter Academy
- Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High
Private-school options
- Canterbury School · PK3–12
- Southwest Florida Christian Academy · preschool–12
- Evangelical Christian School · PK–12
- Bishop Verot Catholic High School · high school
- Summit Christian School · K–8
- Fort Myers Christian School · K–8
- Crestwell Higher Learning · PK–8
- Maimonides Hebrew Day School · K–7
- Crown of Life Christian Academy · early grades
- De LaSalle Academy · specialized grades 2–12
- Peace by Piece Learning Center · specialized education
- Montessori School of Fort Myers · early childhood
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic School · PK–8
- St. Michael Lutheran School · PK–8
- Hibernian Private School · secondary
Estero schools
Public + charter starting points
- Pinewoods Elementary
- Three Oaks Elementary
- Three Oaks Middle
- Estero High
- Capstone Charter Academy
- Bonita Springs Charter School
Private-school options
- 3 Oaks Academy · K–12, learning differences + gifted/2e
- Ivybrook Academy Estero · early childhood
- Southwest Florida Christian Academy · Fort Myers corridor
- Canterbury School · Fort Myers corridor
- Discovery Day Academy · Bonita Springs
- Gospel Baptist Christian School · Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs schools
Public + charter starting points
- Bonita Springs Elementary
- Spring Creek Elementary
- Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
- Bonita Springs High
- Bonita Springs Charter School
- Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs
Private schools in Bonita Springs
- Discovery Day Academy · PK–6
- Gospel Baptist Christian School · PK–12
- Grace Classical Academy · K–8
- Grace Community School · nursery–PK
Nearby private-school options
Depending on the child, work route and home location, Bonita and Estero families may also consider Community School of Naples, First Baptist Academy Naples, Royal Palm Academy, Seacrest Country Day School and St. John Neumann Catholic High School. Commute-test the school run before falling in love with either the campus or the house.
Moving with students
Bring the school questions into the home search early. Use this short checklist with the receiving school:
- Confirm the identity, residency, health and academic records it needs.
- Ask about course placement and credit transfer, especially in high school.
- Discuss current learning supports and IEP or 504 documentation with the school’s team.
- Check arrival, dismissal, transportation and before or after school care.
- Ask about school visits, application dates and the steps for a midyear move.
On a campus visit, ask how new students settle in and who will be your contact for placement or support questions. Test the school run from the actual home at the time you would travel.
College, career & the next chapter
Compare the program, campus and commute together. These official resources are a starting point for admissions, visits and career planning.
- Florida Gulf Coast University — explore degree programs, admissions and campus visits.
- Florida SouthWestern State College — compare degree and certificate pathways.
- Fort Myers Technical College — review career training and program-specific admissions.
Ask each institution about transfer credits, total costs and the requirements for your program.
Official resources & final checks
Use the live district locator for public-school options, then confirm enrollment, transportation and program details directly. For private schools, verify grades served, admissions, tuition, waitlists and campus location with the school.
A private school directory entry does not establish state approval or accreditation. Confirm current grades, programs and admissions directly with the school.
Official resource links reviewed October 23, 2026.