Best Public Schools in Sanibel, FL

Summary:

The city of Sanibel, Florida is home to a single standout elementary school, The Sanibel School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 289 students. This school is part of the Lee District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

The Sanibel School is a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Florida with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly outpace the district and state averages across a variety of subjects, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Civics, Statewide Science, and FAST/English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.5% and spends a high amount of $41,330 per student, likely contributing to its strong academic performance.

The Sanibel School's student population is predominantly white (82.01%), with the next largest racial groups being Hispanic (11.07%) and Asian (2.08%). Only 12.11% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 to 1, providing personalized attention and support to its students. Overall, The Sanibel School stands out as an exemplary educational institution, offering a high-quality learning experience that sets its students up for long-term success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The Sanibel School	Public	PK, KG-8	3840 Sanibel Captiva Rd	Sanibel	33957	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 472-1617	226	20	11.5	15.5%	193 (85.4%)	1 (0.4%)	24 (10.6%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	91.2	136^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.0%		94.5	52^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	97.7%	84	80.0	89.0	91.0	89.0	100.0	96.0	83.0	81.0	82.0	85.0	100.0	97.0	55.0	96.0	96.0	100.0	$41,330	$2,361	$38,969

Cities Near Sanibel

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fort Myers Beach	9.12 mi	1	12^th
Cape Coral	10.54 mi	27	195^th
Fort Myers	10.96 mi	59	318^th
Bokeelia	11.89 mi	1	200^th
Estero	18.04 mi	2	109^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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