INDEPENDENT TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATION (Kindergarten - 12th Grade) Stella Maris Academy strives to provide children with a thorough education founded upon Traditional Roman Catholic principles of education and discipline.
Our ultimate goal consists of forming good citizens and good Catholics, in such a manner that the whole person may be submitted to the reign of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical spheres.
Stella Maris Academy aims at providing the students an environment whereby they can develop their full potential, both spiritually and academically, and foster a love of God and learning, which will remain for the rest of their lives.
Stella Maris Academy was established in 2010 as a nonprofit, Washington State approved, Independent Private School.
It was founded to ensure that children have the opportunity to receive a Traditional Roman Catholic education and provide homeschool extension support for parents whose students enroll part-time.
The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national/ethnic origin.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
2010
School Motto
'Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.' (The Gospel of Saint Matthew, 5:9)
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
required uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Affordable - Tuition is tiered. Please see website for additional info.
Admissions Director
Ingrid Marlow
Application URL
School Notes
- INDEPENDENT TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATION (Kindergarten - 12th Grade) Stella Maris Academy strives to provide children with a thorough education founded upon Traditional Roman Catholic principles of education and discipline.
- Our ultimate goal consists of forming good citizens and good Catholics, in such a manner that the whole person may be submitted to the reign of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the spiritual, moral, intellectual, and physical spheres.
- Stella Maris Academy aims at providing the students an environment whereby they can develop their full potential, both spiritually and academically, and foster a love of God and learning, which will remain for the rest of their lives.
- Stella Maris Academy was established in 2010 as a nonprofit, Washington State approved, Independent Private School.
- It was founded to ensure that children have the opportunity to receive a Traditional Roman Catholic education and provide homeschool extension support for parents whose students enroll part-time.
- The school does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, or national/ethnic origin.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Stella Maris Academy?
The application deadline for Stella Maris Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Stella Maris Academy located?
Stella Maris Academy is located in the The Bowl of Edmonds neighborhood of Edmonds, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in The Bowl of Edmonds.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Stella Maris Academy is St. Pius X Elementary School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Arrow Preparatory Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Northwests Child Edmonds Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Northwests Child Edmonds Elementary School
Special Education School
Grades: PK | 12 students 0.7 miles 1215 Olympic Ave
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 431-7374
0.7
PK
12
Grades: K-8 | 61 students 1.8 miles 20406 76th Ave. W
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 835-2384
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 835-2384
1.8
K-8
61
Westgate Chapel Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 90 students 1.8 miles 22901 Edmonds Way
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 775-2776
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 775-2776
1.8
NS-PK
90
Edmonds KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 55 students 2 miles 7330 196th St. Southwest
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-7961
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 778-7961
2
NS-PK
55
Olympic View Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 30 students 2.1 miles 18530 76th avenue west
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 640-0746
Edmonds, WA 98026
(425) 640-0746
2.1
PK-K
30
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