Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Sylva Bay Academy
About the School
- Sylva-Bay Academy strives to enhance our academics environment to promote excellence in education to such a level that parents, patrons, and community leaders will be excited to invest their time and resources.
- In addition to academics, Sylva-Bay Academy hopes to reflect an environment of integrity, respect, and encouragement so that all students may realize their potential for growth in meeting their personal goals.
- Sylva-Bay Academy's mission is to provide an educational environment in which each student's God-given potential is fully molded and enhanced in all area of development, therefore yielding citizens whose aims and productivity will be conducive to our ever-changing society.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Yearly Tuition: $15,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
296 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average ACT score
21
(Out of 36)
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,500
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sylva Bay Academy cost?
Sylva Bay Academy's tuition is approximately $15,500 for private students.
What schools are Sylva Bay Academy often compared to?
Sylva Bay Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Simpson County Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Sylva Bay Academy offer?
Sylva Bay Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Softball, Tennis and Track and Field.
When is the application deadline for Sylva Bay Academy?
The application deadline for Sylva Bay Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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