Grades PreK-12 1,096 students 13.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Private schools in Fort Myers, FL
31 schools within 12 miles. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade.
Schools near Fort Myers
Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.
Grades 7-12 23 students 4.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-K 8 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori
Lee Autism Academy
2 mi Grades Ungraded 24 students 4.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades PreK-8 225 students 6.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian
Grades PreK-8 385 students 17.2 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod)
Grades K-8 255 students 12 students per teacher Assembly of God
Grades 8-12 895 students 14 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades 2-12 131 students 6.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
Grades PreK-5 82 students 12.1 students per teacher Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Grades K-7 6 students 2.3 students per teacher Jewish
Grades PreK-5 26 students 5.2 students per teacher Pentecostal
Grades PreK-8 548 students 15.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades Ungraded 6 students 6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education
New Life Academy
5 mi Grades PreK-12 62 students 10.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades 1-12 16 students 5.3 students per teacher Pentecostal
Grades PreK-8 559 students 15.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic
Grades PreK-12 135 students 9.9 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades K-8 116 students 9.4 students per teacher Presbyterian
Brighton Academy
8 mi Grades PreK-5 25 students 8.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis
Grades K-12 113 students 11 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-12 167 students 8.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-1 15 students 3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational)
Grades PreK-12 130 students 11.8 students per teacher Baptist
On the state’s official list Other private schools
All 31 schools within 12 miles
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
- Christian schools in Fort Myers (17)
- Catholic schools in Fort Myers (3)
- Special education schools in Fort Myers (5)
- All schools in Lee County
- Private schools in Cape Coral (9 mi)
- Private schools in Naples (26 mi)
- Private schools in Port Charlotte (32 mi)
- Private schools in Englewood (37 mi)
- Private schools in Arcadia (41 mi)
- How FES / FTC works
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at Fort Myers) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there near Fort Myers?
We count 31 within 12 miles of downtown Fort Myers. Together they enrolled about 5,995 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is Evangelical Christian School with 1,096 students.
Which Fort Myers private schools take FES / FTC?
Florida publishes a private school directory with scholarship filters and an Excel download. We have not loaded it yet, so we do not mark Florida schools. Use the state directory to confirm.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. FES / FTC pays about $8,000 on average, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.