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Pine Island school ratings and districts

By Mariela Lovo Ol, REALTOR® · Updated

Pine Island school ratings and districts start with the School District of Lee County, which serves the whole island. Pine Island Elementary is the island's public school. Older students go on to Cape Coral and other mainland schools. Here is how the path works and how to check an address.

Which school district serves Pine Island?

The School District of Lee County runs the public schools on Pine Island. It reported an overall "B" rating for the 2025-2026 school year in its July 1, 2026 school grades report. The Florida Department of Education posts official school and district grades on its School Grades page.

How does school assignment work on Pine Island?

Pine Island Elementary is the island's public school. Any Lee County student may request it, but the district does not provide busing for that choice. Under the 2026-2027 enrollment plan, its fifth graders move on to Trafalgar Middle in Cape Coral.

High school students attend mainland schools through the district's West Zone choice process. There, parents rank the schools in their sub-zone. Registration opens the first Monday in November through the FOCUS parent portal.

What magnet and charter options are there for Pine Island students?

Magnet and advanced programs have their own applications. These include International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, FGCU Collegiate and the arts. Charter schools in Lee County are sponsored by the School Board but run on their own, each with its own governing board. Contact each one about enrollment.

Any mainland option means a daily drive through Matlacha. Time the trip from the homes you like.

How do I verify the schools for a Pine Island address?

Use the district's online school zone map, then confirm with the student enrollment office. Verify school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Browse Pine Island homes for sale or schedule a call with Mariela to plan visits around the school calendar.

Common questions

Which school serves Pine Island?

Pine Island Elementary is the island's public school. Under the 2026-2027 plan, its fifth graders move to Trafalgar Middle in Cape Coral. Verify school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Where do Pine Island students go to high school?

On the mainland, through the district's West Zone choice process. Parents rank the schools in their sub-zone during open enrollment.

What is the Lee County school district's rating?

The School District of Lee County reported an overall "B" rating for 2025-2026 in its July 1, 2026 report. Official grades are published by the Florida Department of Education.

Sources

  1. Pine Island (Lee County, Florida), Wikipedia (read 2026-09-24)
  2. CPA2026-00005 – Greater Pine Island Community Plan Changes (Lee Plan Goal 24), Lee County Department of Community Development (read 2026-09-24)
  3. Lee Plan (Comprehensive Plan) page and maps, incl. Existing Pine Island Farmland, Lee County Department of Community Development (read 2026-09-24)
  4. Understanding the 50% Rule – Substantial Improvement & Substantial Damage, Lee County Department of Community Development (read 2026-09-24)
  5. Matlacha Park and Community Center, Lee County Parks & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  6. Pine Island Flatwoods Preserve, Lee County Parks & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  7. Pineland Site Complex, Lee County Parks & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  8. St. James Creek Preserve, Lee County Parks & Recreation (read 2026-09-24)
  9. Randell Research Center, Florida Museum of Natural History (read 2026-09-24)
  10. Greater Pine Island Water Association, GPIWA (read 2026-09-24)
  11. About LCEC (service area), LCEC (read 2026-09-24)
  12. Cape Coral Hospital, Lee Health (read 2026-09-24)
  13. Library Branch Locations (Pine Island Public Library), Lee County Library System (read 2026-09-24)
  14. LeeTran Maps & Schedules, Lee County (LeeTran) (read 2026-09-24)
  15. Evacuation (zones, clearance times, evacuation transportation), Lee County Public Safety (read 2026-09-24)
  16. General Exemption Information, Lee County Property Appraiser (read 2026-09-24)
  17. Student Enrollment Plan 2026-2027, School District of Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  18. Florida Statutes 509.032 (vacation rentals), Florida Legislature (read 2026-09-24)
  19. Disaster and Flood Related Frequently Asked Questions (NFIP waiting period and limits), Village of Estero (read 2026-09-24)
  20. New Residents' Guide, Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  21. Tolls (LeeWay) – Midpoint and Cape Coral toll plazas, Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  22. Frequently Asked Questions, Lee County Property Appraiser (read 2026-09-24)
  23. Transfer of Homestead Assessment Difference or "Portability", Lee County Property Appraiser (read 2026-09-24)
  24. 10% Assessment Limitation Frequently Asked Questions, Lee County Property Appraiser (read 2026-09-24)
  25. Florida's Property Tax System, Lee County Tax Collector (read 2026-09-24)
  26. Real Estate Property Taxes, Lee County Tax Collector (read 2026-09-24)
  27. Sales and Use Tax, Florida Department of Revenue (read 2026-09-24)
  28. Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS), Florida Department of Revenue (read 2026-09-24)
  29. Constitution of the State of Florida, Article VII, Section 5 (estate, inheritance and income taxes), The Florida Senate (read 2026-09-24)
  30. School Zones, The School District of Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  31. School Grades, Florida Department of Education (read 2026-09-24)
  32. 2025-2026 School Grades Report (posted July 1, 2026), The School District of Lee County (read 2026-09-24)
  33. Charter Schools, The School District of Lee County (read 2026-09-24)

Last reviewed: 2026-09-24. Descriptions cover places and amenities, not the people who live there. We are committed to the Fair Housing Act.