Ave Maria Academy

6950 West Fish Lake Rd, Maple Grove, MN, 55311-0553
Tel: (763)494-5387
Grades: PK - 8 | 165 students
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Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Ave Maria Academy forms young minds, hearts, and souls through a commitment to clear thinking, academic achievement, character formation, prayer, and service.  In an encouraging and safe environment transformed by faith, reason, and virtue, each child’s unique and God-given talents are nurtured through mastery of a rigorous curriculum and active participation in the Catholic faith.

School Overview:
Ave Maria Academy
School Membership(s) National Catholic Education Association
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1997
Student Body
Total Students 165 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 8% (MN School Avg.: 12%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 95%
Average Class Size 14 students
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,302
Tuition Notes Less for PreK
% on Financial Aid 5%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Acceptance Rate 97%
Admissions Director Kristen Basgall
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Band
Chess Club Drama

School Notes:

    • Development of Academics, including a thorough command of primary subjects, a positive initiation to a second language, and a strong foundation in computers, music, art and phisical education.
    • Development of Spirit, extending an invitation to virtue in the development of a personal relationship with Christ and the knowledge of the Catholic faith.
    • Enrichment of character, encouraging students to become trustworthy, helpful, friendly, courageous, perservering, and pure.
    • Commitment to service, building appreciation and respect for others through class projects and community involvement.

    Profile last updated: 09/25/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Ave Maria Academy
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Christian Heritage Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Heritage Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0.1 mi. away
Grove Drive KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2 mi. away
Maple Grove KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 2 mi. away
Step By Step Montessori-maple Grove
Gr. K-1 | 2.4 mi. away

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  • Recommended February 14,2013 - Excellent academics. Very pleased with the way my child progressed through this school.*-Posted by Parent *

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