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Stella Maris Academy

7654 Herschel Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Tel: (858) 454-2461

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Stella Maris Academy strives to provide an environment in which students can develop their intellectual abilities, learn to make moral decisions, and be formed in Christian values and attitudes. As educators, we are dedicated to the holistic belief that the total child's needs are to be addressed.

We are concerned about meeting the individual needs of each student as a journey toward positive self-esteem.

Children who believe in themselves believe they can learn. Through a positive approach to learning, we try to challenge, support and facilitate the development of each student's initiative, creativity and leadership potential.

Stella Maris welcomes students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin.

Although we are a Parochial School of Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, children from other parishes as well as children of other religions are accepted as space is available.

The faculty and staff of Stella Maris Academy affirm the rights and responsibilities of parents as the primary educators of their children.

We recognize that the Catholic School is one of the most effective means of assisting parents in their educational task.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 194 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,759
Average class size: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2005

Student Body

Total Students

194 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

30 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,759

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Monarchs

Stella Maris Academy strives to provide an environment in which students can develop their intellectual abilities, learn to make moral decisions, and be formed in Christian values and attitudes. As educators, we are dedicated to the holistic belief that the total child's needs are to be addressed.
We are concerned about meeting the individual needs of each student as a journey toward positive self-esteem.
Children who believe in themselves believe they can learn.
Through a positive approach to learning, we try to challenge, support and facilitate the development of each student's initiative, creativity and leadership potential.
Stella Maris welcomes students of any race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin.
Although we are a Parochial School of Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, children from other parishes as well as children of other religions are accepted as space is available.
The faculty and staff of Stella Maris Academy affirm the rights and responsibilities of parents as the primary educators of their children.
We recognize that the Catholic School is one of the most effective means of assisting parents in their educational task.

Source: Verified school update

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Stella Maris Academy's tuition is approximately $13,759 for private students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 194 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,759
Average class size: 30 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in La Jolla, CA is $25,445 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).