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Funding note: The Private School Scholarship is not tied to religion. A participating secular school in Lee receives the same county award as any church school.
30
Private schools on the state register20
Flagged for the Private School Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO)20
Flagged for Unique Abilities (FES-UA)15
Enroll from pre-K17
Reach grade 12$8,779
Lee K-3 award, 2026-27| What it is | What it isn't |
|---|---|
| Grades, address, affiliation, accreditation and enrollment the school reported to the state | Tuition, which Florida doesn't collect |
| Whether Step Up listed the school for each program on October 28, 2026 | A promise that a seat is open |
Where are they?
Independent & Secular Schools in Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake
7 schools · 5 take the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Cape Coral
6 schools · 5 take the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Downtown Fort Myers, Dunbar & Tice
5 schools · 2 take the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in South Fort Myers, Iona, Daniels Parkway & Gateway
4 schools · 3 take the state scholarship
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools in Estero
3 schools · 2 take the state scholarship
Browse →All 30 independent & secular schools
| School | Kind | Area | Grade span | State scholarship flag | UA · PEP | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oaks Academy 21101 Design Parc Lane, Estero 33928 | Independent & Secular Schools | Estero | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| A Little Piece of Me Montessori Academy 229 Del Prado Boulevard N 3, Cape Coral 33909 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cape Coral | PK-8 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Acton Academy Alva 22101 Lucky Lee Ln, Alva 33920 | Independent & Secular Schools | Lehigh Acres & Alva | PK-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Blue Horizon School Academy 13751 Metropolis Ave, Fort Myers 33912 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Fort Myers, Iona, Daniels Parkway & Gateway | PK-5 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Brighton Academy I 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral 33914 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cape Coral | PK-7 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Brown Academy 12211 Towne Lake Drive, Fort Myers 33913 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Fort Myers, Iona, Daniels Parkway & Gateway | PK-1 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Canterbury School 8141 College Parkway, Fort Myers 33919 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake | PK-12 | Not flagged | — | ✓ |
| Cape Academy 2111 Skyline Blvd Unit 102, Cape Coral 33991 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cape Coral | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cape Academy - South 717 Mohawk Parkway, Cape Coral 33914 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cape Coral | K-12 | Not flagged | — | — |
| Center Academy Cape Coral 706 SW 6th Ave, Cape Coral 33991 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cape Coral | 4-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crestwell School 1901 Park Meadows Drive, Fort Myers 33907 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake | PK-8 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| De Lasalle Academy of Fort Myers 6401 Techster Blvd., Fort Myers 33966 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Fort Myers, Iona, Daniels Parkway & Gateway | 1-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Discovery Day Academy 25355 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 34134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Bonita Springs | PK-8 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| Emerge Specialized Education Center 13461 Parker Commons Boulevard Ste 202, Fort Myers 33912 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Fort Myers, Iona, Daniels Parkway & Gateway | PK-12 | Not flagged | — | — |
| Empowered Preparatory School 2200 Broadway, Fort Myers 33901 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown Fort Myers, Dunbar & Tice | 5-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ · PEP | — |
| Goddard School of Estero 10100 Arcos Avenue, Estero 33928 | Independent & Secular Schools | Estero | PK-K | Not flagged | — | — |
| Hibernian Private School 1950 Clayton Court, Fort Myers 33907 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake | 6-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | ✓ |
| In Your Hands Behavior 3351 Marianatown Lane, North Fort Myers 33903 | Independent & Secular Schools | North Fort Myers | K-5 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Lee Autism Academy 3660 Central Ave, Fort Myers 33901 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown Fort Myers, Dunbar & Tice | K-12 | Not flagged | — | — |
| Montessori School of Ft. Myers 2151 Crystal Drive, Fort Myers 33907 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Nova Academy Private School 12995 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers 33907 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake | K-12 | Not flagged | — | — |
| Palms Day School 3480 Pelican Colony Boulevard, Estero 34134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Estero | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Quality Life Academy 3210 Dr Martin Luther King Blv, Fort Myers 33916 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown Fort Myers, Dunbar & Tice | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Right Steps Academy 12800 Kenwood Ln, Fort Myers 33907 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Rising Sun Academy 9300 NW 21st Manor, Sunrise 33322 | Independent & Secular Schools | Mailing address outside Lee County | 4-5 | Not flagged | — | — |
| Smart Start Exceptional Student Education 12493 Brantley Commons Court, Fort Myers 33907 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, McGregor & Cypress Lake | PK-5 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| The Blooming Academy 3365 Seminole Avenue Ave, Fort Myers 33916 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown Fort Myers, Dunbar & Tice | PK-12 | Not flagged | — | — |
| Thrive Academy 3301 Chiquita Blvd. S., Cape Coral 33914 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cape Coral | K-12 | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| Vision High School 2271 Fowler St, Fort Myers 33901 | Independent & Secular Schools | Downtown Fort Myers, Dunbar & Tice | 9-12 | Not flagged | — | — |
| WiloStar3D Academy 27499 Riverview Center Blvd., Bonita Springs 34135 | Independent & Secular Schools | Bonita Springs | 6-12 | Not flagged | — | — |
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