Cave Language Academy

The Cave Language Academy is at 1450 Glenn Street in Central Vallejo. It helps students in grades K–8. There are 468 students enrolled. The student–teacher ratio is 26:1. Math proficiency is 38%. Reading proficiency is 47%. The gender mix is 51% female and 49% male. The school focuses on cultural awareness and a friendly, cooperative social environment. The building is a central meeting place for students from all over the city. The daily work is done with an emphasis on keeping students safe and treating each other with respect. The layout of the campus has specific areas for middle school and elementary school students. The prices of homes in the area range from $380,000 to $540,000. Parents often praise the school for making all grade levels feel like they belong. People generally feel good about how helpful the administrative team is. A lot of families choose this place because of its unique focus on education and community involvement. The school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Sarah Ruiz, a fourth-grade teacher at Cave Language Academy, was named the 2026 VCUSD Teacher of the Year in January 2026. The school is dedicated to providing excellent instruction and a supportive learning environment, as shown by this prestigious award. The academy is also actively enrolling new students for the 2026-27 school year to grow its one-of-a-kind dual-immersion language programs.

Q1. Do siblings get to enroll first at Cave Language Academy?

Ans. During the annual district-wide open enrollment lottery, siblings of students who are already enrolled often get first choice.

Q2. What languages does the Cave Language Academy's dual-immersion track mostly teach?

Ans. The academy uses a dual-immersion model, which means that all core academic subjects are taught in both Spanish and English.

Q3. Do students who don't live nearby have to take the bus to Cave Language Academy?

Ans. There aren't many transportation options, so most families use carpools or district-approved bus routes to get to and from work each day.

Q4. Does Cave Language Academy have sports teams for middle schoolers?

Ans. During the school year, students in grades six through eight can play basketball and volleyball in intramural sports across the district.

Q5: How does Cave Language Academy deal with technology in the classroom?

Ans. Every student gets a Chromebook from the district to help them learn how to use technology and interact with others during school hours.