Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 931 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA)
About the School
- As the first Cognia accredited and Archdiocesan supported virtual Catholic school in the nation, CAVA serves students by providing flexibility, opportunity, and core values rooted in faith.
- We bring students closer to one another and closer to Jesus.
- Our students have diverse needs which traditional schools may not be able to meet.
- As Navigators, We Will Find a Way.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked FL School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 931 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2013
Colors
blue and red
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
931 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 48%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$425 per 0.5 credit course
Summer Program Cost Notes
$425 per 0.5 credit course
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'As Navigators, We Will Find a Way.'
- School Mascot: Navi, The Gator
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) offer a summer program?
Yes, St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA)'s ranking?
St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA)?
The application deadline for St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Carlo Acutis Virtual Academy (CAVA) is Yvonne Learning Center (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Miami Shores Presbyterian Church School (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
602 NE 96th Street
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 759-2548
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
9823 Ne 4th Ave
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 757-5866
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
577 NE 107th Street
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 756-7733
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students
Catholic
425 Ne 105th Street
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 751-4257
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
Montessori School
7699 Biscayne Blvd Ste A
Miami, FL 33138
(786) 389-9538
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students
Christian
7561 Ne 1st Ave
Miami, FL 33138
(786) 805-8214
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,301 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 13
601 NE 107 St.
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 779-7206
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-9 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Pentecostal
8350 NW 7th Avenue
Miami, FL 33150
(305) 200-3245
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 715 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
592 Ne 60th St
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 757-1966
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 5 students
Alternative School
344 NE 61st Street
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 705-5695
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
602 NE 96th Street
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 759-2548
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
9823 Ne 4th Ave
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 757-5866
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
577 NE 107th Street
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 756-7733
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students
Catholic
425 Ne 105th Street
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 751-4257
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
Montessori School
7699 Biscayne Blvd Ste A
Miami, FL 33138
(786) 389-9538
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Presbyterian
602 NE 96th Street
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 759-2548
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 42 students
9823 Ne 4th Ave
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 757-5866
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 43 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
577 NE 107th Street
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 756-7733
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students
Catholic
425 Ne 105th Street
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 751-4257
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 48 students
Montessori School
7699 Biscayne Blvd Ste A
Miami, FL 33138
(786) 389-9538
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Location
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Quick Facts
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
8159.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15735 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 252-5900
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 252-5900
8159.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15950 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 254-5200
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 254-5200
8159.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18491 Sw 134th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 969-6074
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 969-6074
8159.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
8159.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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