Our Story

For over a decade, a thriving Christian school community has grown on the campus of South Bay Church, where students have learned and flourished in a nurturing, faith-filled environment. What began as a partnership, sharing space and a vision for Christ-centered education, has now inspired something new.   

In 2023, South Bay Church cast a bold vision to launch its own K–12 Christian school. The goal was to build on a strong foundation while continuing to serve students with excellence and care. Out of this vision, South Bay Academy was established as a premier Christian school in South Hillsborough County with a strong ESE department serving students with SLD and speech language impairments.   

This new chapter would not be possible without the faithful work of Livingstone Academy, which has served students on the campus since 2011. Their dedication, especially to exceptional ESE services, has left a lasting impact and helped shape a strong legacy of personalized education.   

The 2024 to 2025 school year served as a transition, with expanded classroom space opening within the church. Officially launching in 2025, South Bay Academy will be a place where students are cared for, equipped, and sent into adulthood with a strong Christian worldview.  

Our Vision

Empowering students to become transformative Christ-centered leaders who impact the world.

Our Mission

To cultivate a Christ-centered learning community where students are cared for with compassion, equipped with excellence, sent with purpose, and connected deeply to the life of the local church.

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:16  

The Crest

The South Bay Academy crest visually represents the heart of our mission. Each quadrant of the shield highlights a core pillar

  • The Heart represents our call to Care, showing Christ’s love in all we do.
  • The Bible stands for Equip, pointing to academic and spiritual excellence.
  • The Hands embody Send, symbolizing service and living missionally.
  • The Church Logo signifies Belong, our unity in Christ and shared great commission.

At the center, the Cross brings it all together. Christ as our foundation and covering.