Bayside Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2024)

303 Dryer Ave
Daphne, AL 36526

www.baysideacademy.org

Bayside Academy is an independent, co-educational college preparatory school that offers a superior educational opportunity for students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.

The mission of the school is to nurture each child in his development as a whole person, one who, as an adult, will contribute with integrity and responsibility to his work, community, and nation.

To realize the maximum potential of each student, Bayside Academy is devoted to the task of fostering not only mental growth but also physical development, social interaction, aesthetic appreciation and spiritual values.

Toward this end, Bayside Academy provides caring accomplished instructors, a rigorous academic curriculum, and modern facilities.

Students work, learn and grow in an atmosphere that blends structure with freedom and academic demands with wholesome activities.

"Bayside's Mission is to educate and develop the whole student, who, upon graduation, is fully prepared to pursue higher education and who possesses high moral standards, a sense of responsibility, respect for self and others, and pursues excellence.".

Quick Stats (2024)

Top Ranked AL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 702 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,000
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bayside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1970

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

702 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 24%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

81 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

Average ACT score

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,000

View national tuition avg.

Admissions Director

Alan Foster

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art Guild, Boys Service Club, Chess Club, Environmental Club, FCA, French Club, Girls Service Club, Honor Council, Key Club, Literary Arts Magazine, Making It Count, Martial Arts Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Peer Counselors, Scholars Bowl, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government, Teen Tutors

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bayside Academy cost?

Bayside Academy's tuition is approximately $9,000 for private students.

What sports does Bayside Academy offer?

Bayside Academy offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Bayside Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for most sports offered.

What is Bayside Academy's ranking?

Bayside Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for: Highest average ACT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Bayside Academy?

The application deadline for Bayside Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 7/24/2015

I received a wonderful education from Bayside Academy.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - acdav

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