Southwest Florida Schools

Floridians have always put an emphasis on formal education, with the result that quality schools are considered a pre-requisite for any town that wants to brag about its services and quality of life. I've put this page together with the hope that you can use it to do some research into the schools offered in this region. Enjoy!

Public Schools

Collier County Schools

The Collier County School District is comprised of 44 schools and serves over 43,000 students on an annual basis. There are 25 elementary schools, 10 middle schools and 7 high schools. There are also 15 alternative schools, 2 charter schools and an adult education center. All schools in Collier County are accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools. This is a growing district that is dedicated to supplying students with the best education possible. In that respect, the Collier County School District has a long-term plan that calls for the construction of eleven new facilities in the next five years.

Lee County Schools

Lee County is home to the nation's 60th largest school district, educating over 75,000 students every year. The Lee County School District has the distinction of being both the area's largest developer, and the area's largest employer with over 11,000 employees. The district is made up of 97 schools that provide top-quality education for students of all ages.

Private Schools

Private Schools In Collier County

There is a great selection of both religious and non-denominational private schools in the Collier County area. No matter what you are seeking for your child's educational requirements, you can bet that the Private schools of Collier County can provide for your wants, and your child's needs. Approximately 20 private schools are available to see to the education of children of all ages.

Private Schools in Lee County

There are over 20 private schools of all denominations located in Lee County. If you are looking for a great private school for the education of your children, Lee County can provide a wealth of options. Please see the link below for more complete listings of the available private schools in Lee County.

College

Florida Gulf Coast University

The Florida Gulf Coast University serves the post-secondary education needs of the ever-growing Southwest Florida population. This school offers innovative programs, and a highly technological campus. Classrooms feature state-of-the-art multimedia instructional systems designed to maximize the learning potential of students and to give them access to the ever-changing technologies that have shaped our world and current lifestyle.

This facility offers a wide range of excellent education programs including degrees in arts & sciences, business, education, health professions and professional studies. FGCU is an ever-changing university that strives to offer students the best in education and life skills in a professional atmosphere.

Edison College

Edison College has served the educational needs of Southwest Florida for 44 years. The school resides on a 140 acre campus in Lee County and offers a number of Associate Degree and Certificate Programs. This college also offers a highly regarded distance learning program. Edison College is proud to offer a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science, and an Associate of Arts Degree. Please check the link below for more information on this college and all the programs that it offers.

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University is a Catholic University located in Naples Florida, that offers a great curriculum in a wholesome Catholic environment. Ave Maria offers a Program in Pastoral Theology, a Masters of the Arts in Theology and a Ph.D. in Theology. This school strives to "integrate the truths of the faith with the social, cultural, economic, and political developments of society."

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