Estero High School Medical Academy
21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928 · (239) 947-9400
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 100%16 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +10.9points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #1of 130 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- +3.9points vs 96.15% (26 testers)
- Cape Coral area rank
- #1of 11 ranked nearby
How Estero High School Medical Academy graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 16 first-time test-takers from Estero High School Medical Academy passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%), and #1 of 11 ranked programs in the Cape Coral area.
In 2024, 96.15% of 26 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 3.9 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 16 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 6.3 points, so treat small differences with care. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
See the best CNA programs in Cape Coral by pass rate · All 130 ranked Florida programs
How Estero High School Medical Academy stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 100%, Estero High School Medical Academy is in the top quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 16 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1146 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 21900 River Ranch Road, Estero, FL 33928 Lee County |
| Phone | (239) 947-9400 |
| CNA median pay, Cape Coral area | $37,510 a year ($18.04/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Estero
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Springs High School | Bonita Springs | 5 mi | 89.7% |
| East Lee County High School | Lehigh Acres | 10 mi | 100.0% |
| South Fort Myers High School | Fort Myers | 11 mi | 94.7% |
| Institute Of Health Careers | Lehigh Acres | 14 mi | 95.7% |
| Fort Myers Technical College | Fort Myers | 17 mi | 90.0% |
| C & M Gifted Hands Healthcare Institute | Fort Myers | 17 mi | 71.4% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Estero High School Medical Academy's CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 16 first-time test-takers from Estero High School Medical Academy passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 10.9 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #1 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Estero High School Medical Academy a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1146. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is Estero High School Medical Academy's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 100% of 16 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 96.15% of 26 in 2024 (+3.9 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does Estero High School Medical Academy compare with CNA programs nearby?
9 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Estero?
The closest are Bonita Springs High School in Bonita Springs (about 5 mi, 90% pass rate), East Lee County High School in Lehigh Acres (about 10 mi, 100% pass rate), South Fort Myers High School in Fort Myers (about 11 mi, 95% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.