Schools on Sanibel Island

There's a lot to think about when relocating to Sanibel Island, especially if you have kids. You might be wondering, "Are there schools on Sanibel Island?" Yes! Actually, our barrier island is home to The Sanibel School, which serves grades K-8.

Better yet - The Sanibel School is a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence! Click here to watch and learn more about this national ranking.

So what happens after students graduate middle school? They attend high school off-island in Fort Myers. There are a number of great public and private school options just over the bridge. In fact, many of these schools have made the list of nationally ranked high schools year after year.

As parents of four students, each of which has attended The Sanibel School, and some of which are now attending high school off-island... we can provide first-hand knowledge and experience of the schools on Sanibel Island.

To get your feet wet, here are a few resources to help answer some of your questions, and explain more about the awesome schools on Sanibel Island and those just across the bridge in Lee County.