1231 Bay St,
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone (831) 429-3991
Bay View
Bay View Elementary is a neighborhood TK-5th public school, offering both a rigorous & enriching program providing high expectations, comprehensive supports and connection in our West Side community. TK is open to all kids turning in 5 Sept. 2nd 2024 - June 2 2025.
K is open to all kids who turned 5 by September 1st!
A unique Community
Bay View is a unique school at a bustling neighborhood crossroads. We work to instill creative thinking and a healthy development for all students.
At our school, learners are rigorously pushed to their highest potential of excellence with a diverse curriculum and unique enrichment opportunities & supported with a system dynamic instruction and on-on-one attention.
We work to make our school a welcoming home for all, guiding all to grow as learners and human beings. We like to say Bay View is "Where Everyone is Somebody."
Watch: UCSC students teach Bay View Chinese in linguistic and cultural showcase!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
"Both my kids had awesome experiences at Bay View! We have loved our teachers, staff and community.
Annouschka Collins
Parent
"Our teacher connects with the kids and has an ability to motivate them to work hard and enjoy learning
Bay View Parent
"In my child’s words, her teacher is "the best teacher in the world.”
Miss Johnston is thoughtful, kind and conscientious. She teaches her students how to be the best people they can be.
Bay View Parent
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We have the deepest roots in our Santa Cruz community, the most experienced teachers, the most student supports, the most mental health supports, the most partnerships with local resources and opportunities.
As our students move into the secondary, we have the most college prep courses, the most career paths, the most extracurriculars, the most leadership opportunities.
Public school offers the most diversity, the most community and the most history. We have the most help for those who need it, the most opportunities for those who excel.
And you, like all, are welcome.
Bay View is committed to family empowerment
