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Independent & Secular Schools in Estero
3 independent & secular schools on the state register in Estero; 2 take the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,779 K-3 · $8,193 4-8 · $8,001 9-12 for Lee students in 2026-27). The village between south Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, around Corkscrew Road, Coconut Point and the Florida Gulf Coast University area.
From the state record. Everything on this page about the school is copied from the Florida DOE private school register for the Lee district as downloaded October 28, 2026, including whether Step Up lists it for FTC/FES-EO, FES-UA or PEP on that date. Prices are not part of that record; get them from the school.
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.
| 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 | — |
| Goddard School of Estero 10100 Arcos Avenue, Estero 33928 | Independent & Secular Schools | Estero | PK-K | Not flagged | — | — |
| Palms Day School 3480 Pelican Colony Boulevard, Estero 34134 | Independent & Secular Schools | Estero | PK-K | ✓ FTC/FES-EO | ✓ | — |
| 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 |
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