Our approach to providing your child with a more successful, independent future is based on a simple but powerful premise.
Integrate ALL the needs required for meaningful real-life experiences. How we accomplish this differs in our trained professional staff's attentiveness to the age, educational and therapeutic needs of each student, from early years to young adult.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-11
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Carpe Diem Academia Little Havana ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-11
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Carpe Diem Academia Little Havana?
The application deadline for Carpe Diem Academia Little Havana is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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