For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 8,905 students in 33971, FL (there are , serving 143 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 33971, FL are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 33971, FL are Palm Acres Charter High School, Tortuga Preserve Elementary School and Harns Marsh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 33971 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 33971, FL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33971, FL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palm Acres Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 Sunshine Blvd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 333-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5023
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5023
Gr: PK-5 | 1,110 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Harns Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-1249
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-1249
Gr: PK-5 | 1,056 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Harns Marsh Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Unice Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 690-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 1,316 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Sara Ave N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 369-5836
Gr: PK-5 | 1,377 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Lehigh Senior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5353
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 693-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 2,509 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Varsity Lakes Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Gunnery Rd N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Lehigh Acres, FL 33971
(239) 694-3464
Gr: 6-8 | 1,257 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 33971, FL?
The top-ranked public schools in 33971, FL include Palm Acres Charter High School, Tortuga Preserve Elementary School and Harns Marsh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 33971?
7 public schools are located in 33971.
What percentage of students in 33971 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 33971 are educated in public schools (compared to the FL state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 33971?
33971 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).