The Sanibel School
Grades and ages
Ages 5-14
Student-teacher ratio
13:1
Tuition
Tuition-Free Public K-8 Island School
About The Sanibel School
The Sanibel School on Sanibel Island, Florida, is an award-winning public K-8 school operated by the School District of Lee County. Nestled in a barrier island nature preserve setting, the school is celebrated for academic excellence, environmental STEM education, and close community ties. The Sanibel School provides dedicated Exceptional Student Education (ESE) support for students with IEPs and 504 plans across elementary and middle school grades. Low student-to-teacher ratios and a tight-knit campus culture allow faculty to provide highly personalized accommodations, speech therapy, and academic modifications in an inspiring, nature-immersed environment.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- K-5
- 6-8
- Kindergarten through 8th Grade (Ages 5-14)
Specialties
- Exceptional Student Education (ESE)
- Small Island Community Learning
- Environmental Science & STEM
- Seamless K-8 Progression
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Occupational Therapy Support
- Personalized Academic Accommodations
- Environmental Sensory Integration
Programs
Programs at The Sanibel School
Other programs and supports
- Speech and Language Pathology
- Occupational Therapy Support
- Personalized Academic Accommodations
- Environmental Sensory Integration
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Cognia
- Florida Department of Education Blue Ribbon School
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Tuition-Free Public K-8 Island School
- Public School (Tuition-Free)
- Lee County Public Schools ESE Allocation
Visit us
Location and directions
Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Sanibel School
What grade levels attend The Sanibel School?
The Sanibel School serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade, allowing neurodivergent children to remain in a supportive, consistent community through their middle school years.
How are ESE and IEP services provided on Sanibel Island?
The School District of Lee County provides dedicated ESE teachers and visiting speech/occupational therapists directly on the Sanibel campus to serve students with active IEPs.
Does The Sanibel School accommodate off-island students?
The school primarily serves Sanibel and Captiva Island residents, but eligible Lee County students may apply through the district's school choice open-enrollment process when capacity permits.
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