Education

Area schools are among the best in the state when it comes to providing individual assistance to students. School curriculums offer a broad variety of subjects in an attempt to mold a well-rounded student. Literally thousands of students attend class at more than 100 elementary, middle, and high schools in the area while higher learning facilities and universities provide challenging courses and varied majors.

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Naples, Marco Island

CollierSchools.com Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL 34109 Phone (239) 377-0001 Fax (239) 377-0181 webmaster@collierschools.com

LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel Island, Captiva Island

LeeSchools.net Lee County Public Education Center 2855 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33966 Phone: 239-334-1102 Fax: 239-337-8300

PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN COLLIER AND LEE COUNTIES

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COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Ave Maria University 877-283-8648 • AveMaria.edu Florida Southwestern State College 239-489-9300 • FSW.edu Florida Gulf Coast University 800-590-3428 • fgcu.edu Hodges University 239-513-1122 • Hodges.edu Rasmussen College 239-477-2100 • Rasmussen.edu SouthWest Florida College 877-820-7306 • SouthernTech.edu

Upon moving to Florida, students should be registered for school. Students in kindergarten and first grade must provide birth certificates. Proof of residency must be provided (i.e., Declaration of Domicile, proof that a home has been purchased, or living quarters have been leased), social security numbers, a Certificate of Immunization, and proof of a physical examination within the previous year. Students do not need transcripts. The school will send for them.