Specialized private school in Virginia Beach, VA serving grades 1-12 for students with specific learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD
Chesapeake Bay Academy is a distinguished private school in Virginia Beach with over 36 years of experience, serving children diagnosed with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD/ADHD, and developmental delays. The institution explicitly excludes behavior disorders and intellectual disabilities from its enrollment criteria, focusing its expertise on specific learning and developmental challenges.
With an exceptional 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio and a faculty where 90% hold advanced degrees, the nonsectarian campus delivers a rigorous curriculum strictly aligned with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This highly qualified staff ensures personalized attention and academic rigor tailored to each child's unique needs.
Tuition ranges from $28,270 to $30,950 for K-12 students, supplemented by a $500 enrollment fee. The rolling admissions process is designed to ensure proper student matching with appropriate support structures. Families seeking comprehensive resources, detailed course information, summer program options, and extracurricular activities such as e-sports are encouraged to visit cba-va.org for full program details.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-12
Students120
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$28,270
Fin. Aid65% receive aid
Est.1989
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)
Southern Association of Independent Schools
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $28,270 |
| Tuition Notes | $500 Enrollment Fee Tuition Reimbursement Plan (excluding single payments): $100 Payment Plan Fee: $120 Lower School (1-5): $28,270 Middle School (6-8): $29,040 Upper School (9-12): $30,950 |
| Total Students | 120 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 1-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Kim Rowe |
| Admissions Associate | Brenda Pilkington |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 70 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 65 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 23 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
American GovernmentAmerican LiteratureBiologyBritish LiteratureChemistryPhysicsUnited States HistoryWorld History: Eastern HemisphereWorld Literature
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Cheering · Dance · E-sports · Martial Arts · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Bug Explorers Club · Chess Club · Choir Club · CodeNinja's · Dance/Cheer Club · Eco Club · ESports · Overtime Athletics Run Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $2,700 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 622 |
| Average ACT Score | 32 |
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