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The All-Girls Advantage “Girls’ schools provide an environment where every aspect from the classroom, to the athletic field and the stage, to the academic program - is designed for girls.

Students understand the message that there is nothing that can stand in their way.

They are encouraged to speak their minds, without interruption, and use their voices first in the classroom, and then beyond, ready to serve a vulnerable world.”

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18 AP Courses

48 Communities Represented

Average Class Size is 13

26 Clubs, Music & Art Programs

3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915 401-434-0113 | bayviewacademy.org

18 Varsity Sports

4 Athletic State Champs (2022-23)

31% Students of Color

55% Receive Financial Aid

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All Girls. Independent. Catholic.

College Preparatory. Preschool to Grade 12.

Academic excellence in the spirit of Mercy since 1874.

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Welcome to St. Mary Academy | Bay View!

The Ideals of a Mercy Education

One of 43 secondary schools founded by

are compelled by Mercy

the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, St. Mary

Our students are determined to show Mercy and make a difference in our world. Their shared sense of social consciousness is strengthened by universal empathy and a conviction that all human beings are worthy of God’s mercy. This awareness and compassion motivates Bay View girls to take action to serve the needs of others.

Academy – Bay View proudly provides young women with an exceptional education guided by the values of the Sisters of Mercy. The foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley, envisioned the education of women as a means to spread Christian values, affect social change, and empower women to find and achieve their fullest potential. We are happy to do just that!

Today, nearly 150 years later, Bay View continues to educate, inspire and empower girls and young women every day, in a community that is warm and welcoming, and intent on making each student feel valued.

Bay View girls...

have educational courage Our students welcome the challenge of pursuing their full potential in a culture of excellence, critical thinking and curiosity. Our holistic approach builds character and engages students to become bold and inquisitive thinkers, eager to acquire the knowledge to lead purposeful lives.

are inspired by faith Our students become living advocates of social justice, love and service to others. Our Catholic tradition is grounded in the compassion of the Sisters of Mercy. All faiths are welcome and our students are strengthened by these diverse relationships.

are principled leaders

served generations of young women who

Bay View girls lead with their unique gifts and talents. Prepared with an ethical and moral compass, they put our Mercy values into action and work to do what is right. They are equipped to make difficult choices, learn from their mistakes and develop high emotional intelligence to promote change.

have attended some of the finest colleges and

are a voice for dignity and respect

universities and have become confident leaders

Our students appreciate each other’s individuality. They embrace a global vision and value differences of opinion. By standing up for those who can’t, they go beyond acceptance to help make sure that everyone feels recognized and heard.

Our commitment to academic excellence has

in our global community.