Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Cape Coral’s public schools score below 64% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Cape Coral, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Cape Coral’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 462 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Cape Coral’s, its schools beat 15%, lower than their 36% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 49% of tested students were proficient in reading and 48% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,384 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then six middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Oasis Charter Elementary School-South, Mid Cape Global Academy, Oasis Elementary Charter School-North, Oasis Charter Middle School, Oasis Charter High School, North Nicholas High School, Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral, St. Andrew Catholic School (private), Christian Life Academy (private), The Cape Academy (private), Cape Coral Christian School (private), Nicaea Academy of Cape Coral (private), Grace Community School of Skyline (private), Brighton Academy (private) and Center Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Cape Coral’s grade
C+: better than 36% of Florida school districts, #515 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Cape Coral, with each school’s own grade.
Cape Coral’s public schools are run by Lee County School District, which also serves Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers Beach and Fort Myers and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Cape Coral vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Cape Coral’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | C+ | Lee County |
| Fort Myers | C+ | Lee County |
Every school in Cape Coral
34 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Cape Coral Technical College).
Questions about Cape Coral’s schools
Are Cape Coral’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Cape Coral children attend score below 64% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #515 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 15%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Cape Coral in?
Lee County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 102,506 students in 115 schools (2024–25).
Where do Cape Coral kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: Ida S. Baker High School, Cape Coral High School, Mariner High School and Island Coast High School.
What is Cape Coral’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Lee County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Cape Coral spend per student?
$12,384 in Lee County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Cape Coral?
Yes: St. Andrew Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 638 students), Christian Life Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 338 students), The Cape Academy (special education, grades K–12, 240 students), Cape Coral Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 113 students), Nicaea Academy of Cape Coral (religious, grades PK–1, 95 students), Grace Community School of Skyline (religious, grades PK–1, 92 students), Brighton Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 43 students) and Center Academy (special education, grades 5–9, 11 students). Cape Coral also has 7 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Cape Coral families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Cape Coral → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.