Bayamon Military Academy
Bayamon, PR
"Respeto, Lealtad y Cooperación"
The Verdict
For nearly 50 years, Bayamon Military Academy has been forming leaders in Puerto Rico's metropolitan area. Operating from a compact but modern five-acre campus in Bayamon, this private day school offers bilingual education from first grade through high school within a military framework.
The academy's motto—Respeto, Lealtad y Cooperación (Respect, Loyalty, and Cooperation)—guides its mission of developing responsible, disciplined young people who go on to universities throughout Puerto Rico and the mainland United States.
About
Bayamon Military Academy is a private, non-sectarian, non-profit educational institution established in 1975, dedicated to the education of children and youth from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. They offer a comprehensive bilingual education in an environment of respect, loyalty, and cooperation, based on a military approach that develops leadership skills and prepares students for post-secondary education.
Admissions & Selectivity
Admissions Philosophy
selective
Key Requirements
- Entrance examination (grades 1-9)
- Interview with Admissions Officer
- Minimum 2.0 GPA on 4.0 scale
- Conduct letters from previous school (1 letter for grades 2-4, 2 letters for grade 5+)
- Original immunization certificate (P-Vac. III)
- Original birth certificate (Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade)
- All academic subjects passed from previous year
Admitted Student Profile
2.00
Avg GPA
Location
Campus & Facilities
Campus Size
5 acres
Housing
N/A
Campus Life
Daily Schedule
Structured school day runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Students follow a military-style schedule with emphasis on discipline, respect, and cooperation. All students wear military uniforms and participate in formations and military training alongside their academic coursework.
Discipline Model
Students must maintain a conduct grade of at least 80 to remain enrolled. Those who fall below this threshold during the first two trimesters may not continue at the Academy. A student who fails two or more subjects does not qualify for re-admission. The discipline system emphasizes self-control, respect for authority, and personal responsibility within the military educational framework.
Academics & Outcomes
College Matriculation
High rate of university placement in Puerto Rico and mainland U.S.
Where Graduates Go
Graduates pursue higher education at universities throughout Puerto Rico and the United States
Hall of Fame
Academy Alumni
Over 40 years of graduates serving in various professional fields across Puerto Rico and the United States
Athletics & Physical Training
Varsity Sports
Mandatory PT
Physical education is integrated into the curriculum. The academy uses the Bayamon Soccer Complex for practices and competitive games, and maintains on-campus courts for volleyball, basketball, and indoor soccer.
Facilities
Two modern four-level buildings connected by a bridge on a five-acre campus. Athletic facilities include two indoor courts with rubber flooring for volleyball, basketball, and indoor soccer (which double as an auditorium), two swimming pools (one semi-Olympic sized), a modern gymnasium for physical conditioning, and access to the Bayamon Soccer Complex for competitive soccer programs.
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