Bayside Academy, a coeducational college preparatory day school in Daphne, has been named a Blue Ribbon School for the 2023–2024 academic year by the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA).

"The AISA Blue Ribbon Award program is sponsored by the AISA to recognize member schools with outstanding educational programs. In order to be considered for the AISA Blue Ribbon Award, a school must complete a rigorous application process and exemplify excellence in scholastic achievement, professional learning, student involvement and community interaction," AISA said in a news release. "These schools have demonstrated a high level of excellence in their academic and student programs and are very worthy recipients of the AISA Blue Ribbon Award."

Situated on Mobile Bay, Bayside Academy is the Eastern Shore's only NAIS-accredited, coeducational, non-sectarian, independent college preparatory day school. It is regarded for its excellence in academics, athletics and the arts. Bayside is dedicated to fostering holistic development, aiming to nurture students' academic, physical, social and emotional growth.