Stella Maris Academy
Parish school · Grades K–8
La Jolla, CA
7654 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in La Jolla since at least 2011
Stella Maris Academy is a Catholic parish school in La Jolla, California, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 173 students and around 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Diego. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 173
- Teachers
- 18.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 97 girls, 76 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Diego
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in California (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Stella Maris Academy
What grades does Stella Maris Academy serve?
Stella Maris Academy serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Stella Maris Academy?
About 173 students, with 10 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.
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