Education
Start Your Day in the Classroom…
End it at the Beach. Southwest Florida is the perfect place for your next adventure — and your education. This region is home to several top-ranked public and private K-12 schools going above-and-beyond to provide top-tier instruction in safe and nurturing environments. That is, in Southwest Florida, parents can feel confident that their children are learning the skills they’ll need to succeed in today’s rapidly changing world.
And, with several universities and technical schools across the region, the quality education, workforce training and enrichment opportunities you’ll need for a great career in rapidly growing industries are at your fingertips.
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- K-12 Education
- Higher Education
- Technical Schools
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It Doesn’t Get More Quality Than This
Public schools in Southwest Florida are known for their quality, with Collier, Lee and Charlotte Counties each earning a B rating or higher from the Florida Department of Education in 2022. In fact, Collier County Public Schools have earned an A rating each year since 2017.
Here, teachers give students the skills they need to excel, whether it’s Golden Gate or Barron Collier High School in Naples or Title I grade schools like Sallie Jones Elementary in Punta Gorda. If you’re looking for private or charter schools, take your pick of prestigious institutions like Southwest Florida Christian Academy in Fort Myers or Discover Day Academy in Bonita Springs and Clewiston.
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On the Pathway to Success
From public universities like the sustainably based Florida Gulf Coast University to the first-gen supportive Florida Southwestern State College, Southwest Florida higher education institutions offer career-ready traditional liberal arts degrees and cutting-edge scientific studies. Top-notch private institutions such as Hodges University and Ave Maria University provide a range of educational options, allowing students to enroll with confidence in award-winning business and undergraduate research programs.
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Build a Heightened Sense of Achievement
Looking to take part in a new and exciting industry? Technical schools in Southwest Florida are filled with learning opportunities that build trade-specific skills across a variety of sectors. Prominent institutions like Fort Myers Technical College and Cape Coral Technical College offer fields of study in automotive technology, electrical systems and more, while Charlotte County Technical College recently opened its aviation powerplant mechanics program, preparing students for the region’s fast-growing aviation industry.