Public schools in North Fort Myers, FL
7 open public schools with an address in North Fort Myers, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,171
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
1
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of North Fort Myers public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in North Fort Myers, FL: 5 elementary, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,171 students, an average of 882 per school. The largest campus is North Fort Myers High School (1,938 students), and the largest elementary school is North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts (1,353).
Every listed school belongs to Lee. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North Fort Myers
Elementary schools in North Fort Myers
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Carrie D Robinson Littleton Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 640 | 19.3:1 | |
| Hancock Creek Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 814 | 18.8:1 | |
| J. Colin English Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 530 | 18.3:1 | |
| North Fort Myers Academy for the Arts Lee · Magnet | PK–08 | 1,353 | 19.3:1 | |
| Tropic Isles Elementary School Lee | PK–05 | 804 | 18:1 |
High schools in North Fort Myers
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fort Myers High School Lee · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,938 | 22.5:1 | |
| Northern Palms Charter High School Lee · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 92 | 23:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44%
- Hispanic42.9%
- Black7.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 North Fort Myers schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,171 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Fort Myers
How many public schools are in North Fort Myers, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in North Fort Myers: 5 elementary, 2 high. Together they reported 6,171 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Fort Myers?
All listed public schools with an address in North Fort Myers belong to Lee. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in North Fort Myers?
North Fort Myers High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Fort Myers, with 1,938 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Fort Myers?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in North Fort Myers are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Northern Palms Charter High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Fort Myers schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Fort Myers public schools is 19.3:1, higher than the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Fort Myers guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities