The Bay School

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Founded in 1999, The Bay School's mission is to provide scientifically-based educational services and to contribute to research that serves children with autism.
The year-round school educates students between the ages of five and twenty-one regardless of their race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender or religion.
The bay school offers an educational program that utilizes systematic instruction based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Support and instruction in home management skills for families of enrolled students, access and participation for students in public school inclusion and community programs, opportunities for research in areas of education and intervention for students with autism.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
53%
State avg.: 51%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: The Bay School's mission is to provide scientifically based educational services.
  • Founded in 1999, The Bay School's mission is to provide scientifically-based educational services and to contribute to research that serves children with autism.
  • The year-round school educates students between the ages of five and twenty-one regardless of their race, national or ethnic origin, age, gender or religion.
  • The bay school offers an educational program that utilizes systematic instruction based on the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis.
  • Support and instruction in home management skills for families of enrolled students, access and participation for students in public school inclusion and community programs, opportunities for research in areas of education and intervention for students with autism.
Source: Verified school update

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

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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