For 35 years Chesapeake Bay Academy has been empowering students grades 1-12 with a variety of learning differences including: dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
ADD/ADHD language-based learning disabilities auditory processing deficits fine motor dysfunction
developmental delays other health impairments twice exceptional learners (Gifted and LD) high-functioning autism - Level 1
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Yearly Tuition: $28,875
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, language-based learning challenges, auditory processing deficits, fine motor dysfunction, developmental delays, other health impairments, twice exceptional learners (2e), high-functioning autism
Year Founded
1989
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Mascot
Dolphin
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 30%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
American Government, American Literature, Biology, British Literature, Chemistry, Physics, United States History, World History: Eastern Hemisphere, World Literature
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants and polos
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,875
Tuition Notes
Lower School (K - 5) - $26,450
Middle School (6 - 8) - $27,080
Upper School (9 - 12) - $28,875
Summer Program Cost
$2,700
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer Learning, Intensive Reading, and Individual Academic Therapy options available. Full and half-day options - pricing varies. Virtual options also available.
% on Financial Aid
59%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
Acceptance Rate
70%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Rachel Clark
Admissions Associate
Denise Morris
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Bug Explorers Club, Chess Club, Eco Club, ESports, Girls Who Code
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance/Cheer Club, Karate, Soccer
Bug Explorers Club, Chess Club, Eco Club, ESports, Girls Who Code
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance/Cheer Club, Karate, Soccer
School Notes
Empowering children who learn differently for over 35 years.
- Individualized Instruction Plans
- 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
- Multisensory Curriculum & Project-BasedLearning
- 86% of Faculty have Graduate Degrees
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Executive Functioning
- Visual & PerformingArts*
- Consumer Science Program & Food Lab
- MAKE CBA EntrepreneurshipProgram
- Advanced Scholars Program
- Athletics & Extracurriculars
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chesapeake Bay Academy cost?
Chesapeake Bay Academy's tuition is approximately $28,875 for private students and $2,700 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Chesapeake Bay Academy?
The acceptance rate of Chesapeake Bay Academy is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 79%.
Does Chesapeake Bay Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Chesapeake Bay Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Chesapeake Bay Academy offer?
Chesapeake Bay Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Cheering, Dance, E-sports, Martial Arts and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Chesapeake Bay Academy?
The application deadline for Chesapeake Bay Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chesapeake Bay Academy located?
Chesapeake Bay Academy is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 12 other private schools located in Northwest.
School Calendar
View the Chesapeake Bay Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School/Extended Care Begins
August 26, 2025 (Tuesday)
Fall Break: School, Office & Extended Care Closed
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 4/14/2023
My review is 3 of 5 starts but the program will not allow for modifying the quantity. CBA could be a great school but is just good as it currently stands in 2023. The teachers have plenty of patience which is important given the student population however special ed expertise should be required since many students need specialized learning, aka experimenting with known or new techniques, to determine how each best intake information. A former special ed teacher who was going to great lengths with trial and error to determine how best some students will learn was told that CBA does not experiment. I was appalled at such a statement especially knowing our former public school sped teacher always experimented to find the right fit, yet CBA is an "individualized" program. We have been in many situations where the director has asked us for guidance and suggestions regarding situations we have brought to their attention about our child's academics. They should have been easily remedied by a professional CBA, not by the parent who is paying an exorbitant amount of money to this specialized school that promotes their experience at individualized teaching. I could go on...
5 5/17/2022
The best school in the state of Virginia. The instructors are not called teachers, but advocates for the students. CBA has reinvented the classroom by cultivating an understanding of both ethical and moral communication.
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