Independent & Secular Schools in South Fort Myers, Iona, Daniels Parkway & Gateway
4 independent & secular schools on the state register in South Fort Myers, Iona, Daniels Parkway & Gateway; 3 take the Florida Private School Scholarship ($8,779 K-3 · $8,193 4-8 · $8,001 9-12 for Lee students in 2026-27). Unincorporated south and east Fort Myers: Iona near the beaches, the Six Mile Cypress and Daniels Parkway corridor, and the planned Gateway community out by the airport.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ✓ | — |
| Brown Academy 12211 Towne Lake Drive, Fort Myers 33913 | Independent & Secular Schools | South Fort Myers, Iona, Daniels Parkway & Gateway | PK-1 | ✓ 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 | ✓ | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| 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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