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100%
of student leadership roles are held by girls.
At Bay View,
She Can Lead
Leadership begins with discovering the confidence to use your voice and the courage to act with purpose. Grounded in Mercy, students learn to lead with integrity, lift others alongside them, and recognize their ability to make a meaningful difference in their communities and the world.
3
distinct Arts Scholar pathways: Visual Arts, Music Arts, and Theatre Arts.
At Bay View,
She Can Create
Creativity is the courage to imagine what could be and the confidence to bring it to life. Across the arts, sciences, technology, and beyond, students are encouraged to explore boldly, take risks, solve problems, and turn their ideas into something meaningful.
From PreK to Grade 12
Bay View girls grow up surrounded by girls and women leading the way.
At Bay View,
She Can Inspire
Students discover that who they are and what they bring to the world can make a difference. Encouraged by a community that celebrates their strengths and challenges them to grow, they learn to lift others, spark new ideas, and inspire meaningful change wherever they go.
228+ & $7 million
College acceptances and in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026
At Bay View,
She Can Succeed
Success is about more than achievement—it’s about becoming prepared for whatever comes next. With the confidence to pursue her ambitions, the resilience to navigate challenges, and the skills to turn possibility into opportunity, she is ready to define success on her own terms.
Academic Programs
Pre-K
Ages 3 & 4
Lower School
K to Grade 5
Middle School
Grades 6 to 8
Upper School
Grades 9 to 12
Campus
Life
![Dog chases goat in Peyton Weijlard's award winning photo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783523965/stmarybayview/zysdnzpeee8morjlxbrb/PeytonWeijlardGoldKey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783523965/stmarybayview/zysdnzpeee8morjlxbrb/PeytonWeijlardGoldKey.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783523965/stmarybayview/zysdnzpeee8morjlxbrb/PeytonWeijlardGoldKey.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783523965/stmarybayview/zysdnzpeee8morjlxbrb/PeytonWeijlardGoldKey.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783523965/stmarybayview/zysdnzpeee8morjlxbrb/PeytonWeijlardGoldKey.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1783523965/stmarybayview/zysdnzpeee8morjlxbrb/PeytonWeijlardGoldKey.jpg","width":2200}])
Seventeen Bay View students earned recognition by the Rhode Island Art Education Association Anchor Awards for exceptional creativity and artistic achievement. Read more about their accomplishments, including Peyton Weijlard '26's remarkable six-award performance.
![Young women stand together pointing to their "Future Voter" stickers.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783523700/stmarybayview/rdekxvrvdnblm0wigd08/2606VFTBFutureVoter.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783523700/stmarybayview/rdekxvrvdnblm0wigd08/2606VFTBFutureVoter.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783523700/stmarybayview/rdekxvrvdnblm0wigd08/2606VFTBFutureVoter.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1783523700/stmarybayview/rdekxvrvdnblm0wigd08/2606VFTBFutureVoter.jpg","width":1132}])
Bay View seniors brought civics to life by leading a mock election for Lower School students, creating a meaningful intergenerational learning experience that inspired the next generation of voters while strengthening leadership, mentorship, and civic engagement.
![Bay View Alumnae award recipients stand with flowers to celebrate their mercy impacts.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783521868/stmarybayview/srhibddzhlksztassyc0/2606AlisonandEmily.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783521868/stmarybayview/srhibddzhlksztassyc0/2606AlisonandEmily.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783521868/stmarybayview/srhibddzhlksztassyc0/2606AlisonandEmily.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783521868/stmarybayview/srhibddzhlksztassyc0/2606AlisonandEmily.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783521868/stmarybayview/srhibddzhlksztassyc0/2606AlisonandEmily.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1783521868/stmarybayview/srhibddzhlksztassyc0/2606AlisonandEmily.jpg","width":2200}])
Bay View proudly recognized three extraordinary women whose lives reflect the Mercy mission. Read how Outstanding Alumna Alison Croke ’90, Emerging Leader Emily Marshall ’18, and honorary graduate Barbara A. Papitto are making a lasting impact through leadership, service, and compassion.
![The Bay View Class of 2026 Stands together before their commencement ceremony at the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1783520556/stmarybayview/jxcuyoibxzevlzd9fmqn/BAY26Graduation_RB-187.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1783520556/stmarybayview/jxcuyoibxzevlzd9fmqn/BAY26Graduation_RB-187.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1783520556/stmarybayview/jxcuyoibxzevlzd9fmqn/BAY26Graduation_RB-187.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1783520556/stmarybayview/jxcuyoibxzevlzd9fmqn/BAY26Graduation_RB-187.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1783520556/stmarybayview/jxcuyoibxzevlzd9fmqn/BAY26Graduation_RB-187.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1783520556/stmarybayview/jxcuyoibxzevlzd9fmqn/BAY26Graduation_RB-187.jpg","width":2200}])
The Class of 2026 leaves Bay View with an impressive list of accomplishments: a 100% graduation rate, 228 college acceptances, and more than $7 million in merit scholarships and grants. Read more about this remarkable class and celebrate their achievements.