Which school district serves Captiva?
The School District of Lee County serves Captiva. For the 2025-2026 school year, the district reported an overall "B" rating. That rating is in its July 1, 2026 school grades report. The Florida Department of Education publishes official school and district grades on its School Grades page.
Where do Captiva students attend kindergarten through 8th grade?
The nearest public school is The Sanibel School, a K-8 school on Sanibel. Under the district's enrollment plan, any Lee County student may request it. District buses are not provided for that choice. The drive runs down Captiva Drive and Sanibel-Captiva Road.
Registration for the next school year opens the first Monday in November. It runs through the FOCUS parent portal, where families also file the school choice application.
Where do Captiva students go to high school?
There are no high schools on the barrier islands. High school students attend mainland schools through the district's choice zones. That means a daily trip across Sanibel and the causeway.
Magnet and advanced programs have their own applications. These include International Baccalaureate, Cambridge, FGCU Collegiate and the arts. Charter schools are sponsored by the School Board but run by their own governing boards. Contact each one about enrollment.
How do I verify the schools for a Captiva 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 Captiva homes for sale or schedule a call with Mariela to time your move around the school year.
Common questions
Is there a school on Captiva?
No public school is located on Captiva. The nearest is The Sanibel School, which serves kindergarten through 8th grade. It accepts requests from any Lee County student, without district busing.
Where do Captiva students go to high school?
On the mainland. There are no high schools on the barrier islands, so students attend through the district's high school choice zones. Verify school assignment for any address directly with the district.
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.
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