MCA Academy is an independent school located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
MCA Academy provides formal instruction to children in first through twelfth grades and is racially nondiscriminatory by resolution of the governing body.
The mission of MCA Academy is to provide a child-centered learning environment that motivates children to develop and achieve their personal goals and talents without sacrificing academic excellence.
MCA offers a challenging and rigorous academic environment, recognizes and nurtures the unique potential in each student, encourages individuality, emphasizes cooperation among peers, and provides children with the tools to succeed in both their academic and social lives.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 1-12
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for MCA Academy?
The application deadline for MCA Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is MCA Academy located?
MCA Academy is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 9 other private schools located in Coconut Grove.
School Reviews
5 3/6/2020
Thank you, MCA. My son attended MCA for 3 years, through the end of 5th grade, at which time we moved out of state. He is now mid-way through his first term, as a 6th grade middle-schooler, at a highly competitive private school for gifted and advanced learners. He is earning straight As, completely on his own, and showing remarkable independence and discipline. He has even received commendations from the teachers on unprompted efforts to help not only the students, but the teachers - with keeping the classroom tidy. I am blown away. Without doubt I credit this to his upbringing to the warm, caring, nurturing and phenomenal environment he experienced at MCA. Thank you.
5 9/24/2016
I would highly recommend MCA Academy, to any parent that believes that their child would thrive in a small and nurturing environment with amazing teachers who greatly enjoy teaching. My daughter came to MCA from a private school, where she attended for 7 years, the school was fantastic, however, her needs were not being met due to the size of classes,and perhaps the ,teachers speeding through a subject and the material was not fully taught where all the children grasped the material. Her self-confidence and self-esteem took a toll, she was not encouraging to do her best. My husband and I were a bit hesitant when we enrolled our daughter there for 8th grade, it was a challenging transition. In a few months, I was completely surprised by my daughter's enthusiasm of loving to learn, she was a different child. I can honestly say that the teachers are amazing, and fully enjoy watching the children learn and thrive. My daughter was now going to enter high school, we considered switching school.s for her to attend a larger school, we asked our daughter if she was interested in changing to a larger school. She said that she absolutely loved her teachers at MCA, and felt that the teachers cared about her success. To my family this is priceless.
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