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Stella Maris Academy

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–10

Duluth, MN

4321 Allendale Ave, Duluth, MN 55803

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 90% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Duluth since at least 2011

Stella Maris Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Duluth, Minnesota, for students from pre-K through 10th grade. It has about 557 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 90% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Duluth. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 168 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–10
Students
557
Teachers
48.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 289 girls, 268 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
168 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 78% of Catholic schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 18 Catholic schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    293’11–12265’13–14254’15–16192’17–18391’19–20465’21–22557’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K86
    K58
    167
    250
    356
    460
    561
    665
    752
    845
    928
    1015

    Student body

    White91%
    Two or more races3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%
    Black1%
    Asian1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Stella Maris Academy whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Stella Maris Academy

    What grades does Stella Maris Academy serve?

    Stella Maris Academy serves grades Pre-K–10.

    How many students attend Stella Maris Academy?

    About 557 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Stella Maris Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Minnesota has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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