Schools in Fort Myers
Lee County Public Schools earned a solid, improving 'B' district grade for 2025-2026 from the Florida Department of Education -- its tenth consecutive year at that grade level. It's not the top-tier 'A' that some neighboring Southwest Florida districts (like Collier County) have posted, but the underlying trend is genuinely positive, with real gains and zero schools graded D or F.
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Learn moreA tenth consecutive year at a 'B' district grade
Lee County Public Schools received a 'B' district grade for the 2025-2026 school year from the Florida Department of Education, marking its tenth consecutive year at that grade level, per state accountability data reported by local news outlets. That's a stable, respectable result, though relocating families comparing districts should know it sits a tier below Collier County's (Naples-area) 'A' grade for the same cycle -- worth factoring into a side-by-side comparison if school district ranking is a priority.
Individual school performance shows real, measurable improvement
Among Lee County's individual traditional public schools for 2025-2026, 34% earned an 'A,' 30% earned a 'B,' and 36% earned a 'C' -- with no school graded 'D' or 'F,' an improvement from the prior year, which had three 'D'-graded schools. In raw counts, 24 schools earned an 'A' and 29 earned a 'B,' meaning nearly two-thirds of the district's traditional public schools now grade 'B' or higher. The district gained a combined 37 more accountability points year over year, with 4 schools improving by two full letter grades and 25 improving by one.
Verify your specific zoned school
District-wide grades are solid and improving on average, but individual school assignment still varies by neighborhood and address, and more than a third of schools graded 'C' for 2025-2026. Families relocating to Fort Myers should confirm their specific zoned school directly with Lee County Public Schools before buying or leasing, and research the district's school choice, magnet, and charter options if the zoned-school assignment isn't the right fit.
Key takeaways
- Lee County Public Schools earned a 'B' district grade for 2025-2026 -- its tenth consecutive year at that grade -- a tier below Collier County/Naples' 'A' for the same cycle.
- 34% of individual schools earned an 'A,' 30% earned a 'B,' and 36% earned a 'C' for 2025-2026, with zero schools graded 'D' or 'F,' an improvement from three 'D' schools the prior year.
- The district gained 37 accountability points year over year, with 4 schools improving two full letter grades and 25 improving one.
- Always verify your specific zoned school by address -- district-wide averages are solid and improving, but more than a third of individual schools still graded C for 2025-2026.
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