Charter schools in Cape Coral, FL
7 schools in Cape Coral, 7 more within 15 miles. Public, and free to attend.
Public charter schools (tuition-free)
Cape Coral charter schools at a glance
7 public charter schools give Cape Coral as their address in the 2025-26 federal school directory, and 7 more are within 15 miles. The 7 in town had about 5,162 students in 2024-25. 4 teach elementary grades and 2 teach high school. Every one is a public school that charges no tuition.
Charter schools in Cape Coral (7)
Largest first. Enrollment and teachers are from 2024-25; schools new in 2025-26 have no count yet.
| Charter school | Grades | Students (2024-25) | Per teacher | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Cape Global Academy | PK-8 | 1,145 | 21.6 | (239) 995-0904 |
| Oasis Charter High School | 9-12 | 896 | (239) 541-1167 | |
| Oasis Charter Elementary School-South | K-5 | 875 | 17.2 | (239) 542-1577 |
| Oasis Charter Middle School | 6-8 | 846 | 19.2 | (239) 945-1999 |
| Oasis Elementary Charter School-North | K-5 | 813 | 16.3 | (239) 283-4511 |
| North Nicholas High School | 7-12 | 353 | 50.4 | (239) 242-4230 |
| Heritage Charter Academy of Cape Coral | K-8 | 234 | (239) 829-5134 |
Nearby, within 15 miles (7)
Charter schools in other towns, nearest first. Online schools are left out here because their address is an office.
| Charter school | Grades | Students (2024-25) | Per teacher | Town | Miles | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Palms Charter High School | 9-12 | 92 | 23 | North Fort Myers | 7 | (239) 997-9987 |
| Coronado High School | 7-12 | 294 | 36.8 | Fort Myers | 8 | (239) 337-9140 |
| Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School | 9-12 | 411 | 37.4 | Fort Myers | 9 | (239) 432-6767 |
| City of Palms Charter High School | 9-12 | 104 | 26 | Fort Myers | 9 | (239) 561-6611 |
| Harlem Heights Community Charter School | K-5 | 209 | 17.1 | Fort Myers | 10 | (239) 482-7706 |
| Innovation Preparatory Academy of South Ft. Myers | PK-8 | 770 | 19.7 | Fort Myers | 12 | (239) 768-9375 |
| Island Park High School | 7-12 | 296 | 42.3 | Fort Myers | 13 | (239) 204-5965 |
Charter schools: how they work
- Public and free. NCES describes a public charter school as a publicly funded school, usually run by a group or organization under a contract (the charter) with the state, the district or another body. The federal definition says a charter school does not charge tuition.
- Families choose it. Under the same definition, a charter school is one parents choose to send their children to, and it admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for.
- Its own rules, its own accountability. The charter frees the school from some state or local rules; in return it must meet the standards written in its charter. It is nonsectarian.
- No program badge. ChoiceFunded’s program badges and “schools that accept” lists cover private schools only. Charter schools are listed separately here, with no badge, and are never counted with private schools.
Sources: 20 U.S.C. 7221i (federal Charter Schools Program definitions); NCES, Condition of Education: Public Charter School Enrollment. Each state writes its own charter law, so ask the school how enrollment works there.
Keep looking
- Charter schools in Fort Myers (10 mi)
- Charter schools in Bonita Springs (24 mi)
- Charter schools in North Port (31 mi)
- Charter schools in Naples (36 mi)
- All charter schools in Florida
- Private schools in Cape Coral (listed separately)
- What Florida pays toward private school
- Charter schools in every state
Questions parents ask
How many charter schools are in Cape Coral?
7 public charter schools in the 2025-26 federal directory are in Cape Coral, and 7 more are within 15 miles. Mid Cape Global Academy, Oasis Charter High School, Oasis Charter Elementary School-South, Oasis Charter Middle School, Oasis Elementary Charter School-North, North Nicholas High School and others.
Do charter schools in Cape Coral charge tuition?
No. Charter schools are public schools, and the federal definition of a charter school says it does not charge tuition. Ask each school about fees for extras.
How do I enroll in a Cape Coral charter school?
Apply to each school directly. Under the federal definition, a charter school admits students by lottery when more apply than it has room for, so check each school’s application dates. Each state writes its own charter law.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education, Common Core of Data (2025-26 directory, 2024-25 enrollment and staff). Where our data comes from.