Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier PK-12 Education in Daphne, AL
Since 1970, Bayside Academy has been a leader in providing comprehensive PK3-12 education rooted in core values. Our mission focuses on preparing students for academic and personal success through ethical development, responsibility, and excellence. With a 100% college matriculation rate, we cultivate well-rounded individuals equipped for higher education and lifelong leadership. Our 20-acre campus on Mobile Bay offers state-of-the-art facilities including 11 science labs and 12 annual stage performances. As a NAIS-accredited institution, we emphasize holistic growth across academics, athletics, and arts.Our community-driven approach fosters deep connections among students, teachers, and alumni. Recognized as one of the state's premier independent schools, we offer personalized learning environments from early childhood through high school. Our graduates consistently achieve national recognition, including National Merit Semifinalist honors. With 40 athletic teams and specialized arts programs, we nurture diverse talents. Our 50-year legacy reflects a commitment to innovation while maintaining traditional educational excellence.
Services
PK3 Programs
College Counseling
Athletics Programs
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
College Prep Curriculum
Student Support Services
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- NAIS-accredited institution with 50 years of educational excellence
- 100% college matriculation rate since founding in 1970
- 20-acre waterfront campus with specialized learning facilities
- 40 athletic teams fostering sportsmanship and teamwork
- 12+ annual performing arts productions and visual arts programs
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
What people say
Nurturing community
Academic excellence
Lifelong values
Excellence in college
Leadership roles
Services
PK3 Programs
Our PK3 programs focus on foundational learning through play-based curriculum and early childhood development specialists. Students engage in structured activities that build social skills and basic academic concepts. With small class sizes and specialized educators, we ensure individualized attention for every young learner.
College Counseling
Our comprehensive college counseling program begins in ninth grade with personalized academic planning and continues through senior year with application support. Counselors maintain 100% college placement rate while matching students to best-fit institutions based on academic profile and interests.
Athletics Programs
With 40 teams across 17 sports, our athletics program emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Student-athletes compete at championship levels while maintaining academic excellence through structured study halls and coach-teacher collaboration.
Performing Arts
Our performing arts department produces 12 annual shows including musicals, dramas, and student-directed productions. Students receive training in acting, stagecraft, and technical theater while developing confidence and creative expression through performance opportunities.
Visual Arts
Visual arts education spans from early instruction in ballet and strings to AP studio courses. Students showcase work at regional competitions and annual exhibitions, with award-winning faculty guiding development across multiple artistic mediums and techniques.
People
Myles Cook
Class of 2020 Alumni
Myles Cook is a Bayside Academy graduate who credits the school's holistic education for his success in college athletics and academics. He remains actively involved in alumni networks.
Lorie Tomlinson Gaillard
Board of Trustees Member
Lorie Tomlinson Gaillard serves on Bayside Academy's Board of Trustees and represents the school as a current parent. She advocates for the institution's family-oriented educational approach and long-term community connections.
Steve Marine
Upper School Faculty
Steve Marine teaches in the Upper School and has witnessed firsthand how Bayside's academic rigor prepares students for higher education success, as demonstrated by his son's nursing career achievements at UAB.
Questions
What grades does Bayside Academy serve?
We serve students from Pre-Kindergarten (PK3) through 12th grade, offering a continuous educational experience for all age groups.
What is Bayside's college placement rate?
Bayside Academy maintains a 100% college matriculation rate, with graduates attending top institutions nationwide since 1970.
What extracurricular opportunities are available?
We offer 40 athletic teams in 17 sports, 12 annual theater productions, visual arts programs, and specialized clubs for student engagement.
Is Bayside Academy accredited?
Yes, we are accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and recognized as a premier independent school in Alabama.
What makes Bayside unique?
Our combination of waterfront location, NAIS accreditation, small class sizes, and focus on whole-child development creates a distinctive educational environment.
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