Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Sanibel School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
The Sanibel School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Sanibel School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The Sanibel School is ranked #90 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are The Sanibel School often compared to?
The Sanibel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinewoods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend The Sanibel School?
226 students attend The Sanibel School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of The Sanibel School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Sanibel School?
The Sanibel School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Sanibel School offer ?
The Sanibel School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is The Sanibel School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 226 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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