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Innovators in education for children who learn differently. For over 36 year, CBA has specialized in educating children with a variety of learning differences including: dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
ADD/ADHD language-based learning disabilities auditory processing deficits fine motor dysfunction
developmental delays other health impairments twice exceptional learners (Gifted and LD) high-functioning autism - Level 1
Chesapeake Bay Academy (CBA) is proud to have been recently recognized as a "Top School" by Virginia Living. On an annual basis, the publication recognizes schools across the Commonwealth that ...moreexemplify educational excellence and innovation. This annual guide highlights Virginia's top 178 schools, showcasing the institutions that are shaping the future of education across the Commonwealth. Through a rigorous selection process based on statistical data, reputable news sources, and respected educational reviews, Top Schools & Universities 2025 recognizes excellence across a diverse range of institutions, including colleges and universities, private high schools, private middle and high schools, private K12 schools, private K8 schools, public schools, and special needs schools. This is CBA's eight year in a row in receiving this distinction. hide
- 07/25/2025
In a recent article published by Coastal Virginia Magazine, journalist Chelsea Sherman shares how Chesapeake Bay Academy (CBA) takes a personalized approach to student success through research, education technology and ...moresocial emotional learning and details from her interview with Dr. Judy Jankowski, head of school. hide
- 07/25/2025
Chesapeake Bay Academy is proud to have been named a 2025 School of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET). This distinction is only bestowed upon select ...morequalified licensed private special education schools and this is the seventh year in a row CBA has received the award. hide
- 07/25/2025
Roadtrip Nation, a docuseries featured on PBS, explores what it can mean to build a career more importantly, a life around the things you love. The show's newest series, "Learning ...moreReimagined", attempts to answer the question, "what can education look like?" The answer, viewers come to find out is, well, just about anything-as long as innovative people take the reins to bring their vision of student-centered education to life. Having recently been recognized as leaders in educational innovation by the Center for Education Reform, Chesapeake Bay Academy was selected to be featured on the first episode. "Learning Reimagined" follows three early career educators eager to see what's possible in the world of education entrepreneurship. Watch the roadtrippers Billie, Maximiliano, and Aliyah as they meet inspiring tech entrepreneurs and educators, learn about all the new tools and ideas coming to the forefront for today's students, and see firsthand how education is changing to become more innovative and inclusive in real time.... hide
dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, ADD/ADHD, language-based learning challenges, auditory processing deficits, fine motor dysfunction, developmental delays, other health impairments, twice exceptional learners (2e), high-functioning autism
Year Founded
1989
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 9, 2026
Campus Size
1 acre
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
American GovernmentAmerican Literature
BiologyBritish Literature
ChemistryPhysics
United States HistoryWorld History: Eastern Hemisphere
$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
Summer Program Cost
$2,700
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer Learning, Intensive Reading, and Academic Therapy options available. Full and half-day options - pricing varies. Virtual options also available.
My review is 3 of 5 starts but the program will not allow for modifying the quantity. CBA could be a great school but is just good as it currently stands in 2023. The teachers have plenty of patience which is important given the student population however special ed expertise should be required since many students need specialized learning, aka experimenting with known or new techniques, to determine how each best intake information. A former special ed teacher who was going to great lengths with trial and error to determine how best some students will learn was told that CBA does not experiment. I was appalled at such a statement especially knowing our former public school sped teacher always experimented to find the right fit, yet CBA is an "individualized" program. We have been in many situations where the director has asked us for guidance and suggestions regarding situations we have brought to their attention about our child's academics. They should have been easily remedied by a professional CBA, not by the parent who is paying an exorbitant amount of money to this specialized school that promotes their experience at individualized teaching. I could go on...
- Posted by Parent - Parent of student 2023
55/17/2022
The best school in the state of Virginia. The instructors are not called teachers, but advocates for the students. CBA has reinvented the classroom by cultivating an understanding of both ethical and moral communication.
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