✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 53 students 13.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Private schools in North Fort Myers, FL
5 schools in North Fort Myers itself and 32 more within 12 miles. 34 of them are on the state’s FES / FTC list. Florida’s FES and FTC scholarships average about $8,000, set by county and grade.
North Fort Myers private schools at a glance
North Fort Myers has 5 private schools of its own, and 32 more are within 12 miles. In North Fort Myers itself: 2 other Christian and 3 not reported in the federal survey; 5 teach elementary grades and 4 teach high school. Of the 32 nearby: 3 Catholic, 11 other Christian, 8 nonsectarian, 1 of other faiths and 9 not reported in the federal survey. The typical school has about 113 students and 9.9 per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). 34 are on the official FES / FTC list, 4 of them in North Fort Myers. We verified published tuition at 9 of these schools: prices run from $8,000 to $17,820 a year, and the middle price is $12,677, using each school’s lowest published rate.
3 Catholic
9.9 students per teacher, typical
7 in a school association
50% of graduates to a 4-year college, typical high school
Private schools in North Fort Myers (5)
Schools that give North Fort Myers as their address come first, then the 32 more within 12 miles. In each group, schools on the official FES / FTC list are first, then it goes by distance. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in North Fort Myers matches all of those.
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-5 Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 244 students Lutheran Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO) Grades PreK-12 Under 10 K-12 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Classical Christian Academy
under 1 mi Grades PreK-12 167 students 8.2 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 60% to 4-year college
Nearby, within 12 miles (32)
Schools in other towns within 12 miles of downtown North Fort Myers.
No nearby school matches all of those.
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades 1-12 16 students 5.3 students per teacher Pentecostal Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
New Life Academy
4 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 62 students 10.3 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 Baptist Co-ed
Quality Life Academy
5 mi ✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-7 12 students Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-5 26 students 5.2 students per teacher Pentecostal Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-8 548 students 15.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA)
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 397 students 22.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 91% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 25 students Assembly of God Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-8 123 students Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-8 385 students 17.2 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO) Grades PreK-12 1,063 students Baptist Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO) Grades PreK-12 13 students Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-8 255 students 12 students per teacher Assembly of God Co-ed
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades 8-12 895 students 14 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 86% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades 7-12 23 students 4.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 25% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 130 students 11.8 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades K-12 113 students 11 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 50% to 4-year college
✓ Florida Scholarships (FTC, FES-EO, FES-UA) Grades PreK-12 1,096 students 13.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 90% to 4-year college
All 32 nearby schools
On the program’s official list Other private schools
Are you a school near North Fort Myers? One sponsor per city, clearly labelled. Sponsor this city
Private school tuition near North Fort Myers
We verified published tuition at 9 of these schools: prices run from $8,000 to $17,820 a year, and the middle price is $12,677, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Sonshine Christian Academy | $8,000 | 2026-27 |
| Crestwell Higher Learning | $11,475 to $11,850 | 2026-27 |
| St. Andrew Catholic School | $11,800 | 2026-27 |
| The Cape Academy | $12,100 | 2026-27 |
| Southwest Florida Christian Academy | $12,677 to $14,991 | 2026-27 |
| St. Michael Lutheran School | $12,750 to $13,500 | 2026-27 |
| St. Francis Xavier School | $13,300 | 2026-27 |
| Evangelical Christian School | $14,590 to $17,820 | 2026-27 |
| Center Academy | $14,980 | 2026-27 |
Ranges run from the lowest to the highest grade band the school publishes. How private school tuition compares by state.
What private school costs across Florida: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
What Florida pays, and what that leaves you
Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships Education savings account
About $8,000 on average, set by county and grade For 2026-27 the table runs from $7,463 (grades 9-12, lowest county) to $12,217 (grades K-3, Monroe County). Students with disabilities average about $10,000 under FES-UA.
Figures read from each program’s official pages, October 8, 2026. Sources and how to apply
What would you pay?
Enter amounts of $0 or more.
Tuition and fees FES / FTC pays You pay per year Spread over 10 months
FES / FTC pays between $7,463 and $12,217 depending on where you live and other factors. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.
Keep looking
- Christian schools in and around North Fort Myers (21)
- Catholic schools in and around North Fort Myers (3)
- Special education schools in and around North Fort Myers (4)
- Private high schools in and around North Fort Myers (21)
- Private elementary schools in and around North Fort Myers (33)
- Private middle schools in and around North Fort Myers (29)
- Private schools with kindergarten in and around North Fort Myers (30)
- Private schools with pre-K in and around North Fort Myers (22)
- Lutheran schools in and around North Fort Myers (3)
- All schools in Lee County
- Private schools in Fort Myers (7 mi)
- Private schools in Cape Coral (11 mi)
- Private schools in Lehigh Acres (15 mi)
- Private schools in Port Charlotte (25 mi)
- Private schools in Bonita Springs (25 mi)
- Private schools in Arcadia (35 mi)
- Private schools in Englewood (35 mi)
- Private schools in Naples (39 mi)
- Private schools in Venice (45 mi)
- Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships: amount and eligibility
- All Florida Family Empowerment and Tax Credit Scholarships schools
Get one email when applications open
Most programs open once a year, and several ran out of money or seats in 2026. Pick your state (you are looking at North Fort Myers) and we will email you the day the next window opens, with the official link. That is the only email you get.
One email per application window. No calls, no sharing your details.
Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in North Fort Myers?
5 private schools give North Fort Myers as their address: Living Word Christian School, In Your Hands Behavior, Good Shepherd Lutheran School, Grace Community School of North Fort Myers and Classical Christian Academy. Counting nearby towns, we list 37: 5 in North Fort Myers and 32 within 12 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 7,132 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in North Fort Myers is Good Shepherd Lutheran School with 244 students. The largest within 12 miles is Evangelical Christian School with 1,096 students.
How much does private school cost near North Fort Myers?
We verified published tuition at 9 of these schools: prices run from $8,000 to $17,820 a year, and the middle price is $12,677, using each school’s lowest published rate. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Which North Fort Myers private schools take FES / FTC?
34 of the 37 schools on this page are on the state’s official FES / FTC list, 4 of them in North Fort Myers itself. They are marked with a green check and listed first in each group. Schools marked here are listed as taking the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) or the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options (FES-EO) in the Florida Department of Education’s private school directory. We loaded the directory’s download on October 6, 2026: 2,588 of its 3,607 private schools take one or both. The mark also names FES-UA when the school takes the Unique Abilities scholarship. We match by school name and city, or by phone or street where the names differ. A school without the mark may have joined since, so check the state directory too.
Will FES / FTC cover the whole tuition bill?
Sometimes, but do not count on it. Florida’s FES and FTC scholarships average about $8,000, set by county and grade, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.