Stella Maris Academy

Stella Maris Academy

Private Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

7654 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA

Muirlands Neighborhood

5.0

3.9

School Details

Students
172

Head of School
Mrs. Francie Moss

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 20	Full Time Teachers 17
Part Time Teachers 3

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 50%	Female 50%
White 52.6%	Hispanic 32.9%
Two or more races 9.9%	Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%	Black <1%

This School’s Reviews

5.0

11/18/2025

The teachers at Stella Maris Academy are patient and very welcoming. They really care about their students and their education. The teachers make their students feel safe and heard.

5.0 Parent

11/16/2025

Amazing Catholic based with exceptional academics. The teachers care so much to go the extra mile to help meet every student where they are at. With this school help our boys have been able to excel at a very high level in all subjects and their faith has grown as well.

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5.0 parent

5/6/2026

Our family’s experience at this school has been exceptional. My wife, who previously taught within the Diocese, has been genuinely blown away by the experience, dedication, professionalism, and care shown by the teachers and staff.The school provides a truly Christ-centered environment that helps ch...

5.0 parent

4/14/2026

Amazing school! Our family has been at the school for six years now and our experience has been nothing but positive. Education is excellent, teachers are top notch, and the overall environment is warm, nurturing and centered in good values. Our children are thriving and look forward to going to sch...

5.0 parent

3/30/2026

A great school of La Jolla that has a balanced mix of excellent elementary education, strong character and confidence building, a sense of community and a faith filled upbringing that is taught through a small classroom environment.

5.0 parent

3/23/2026

Our family has been part of this schoolSince our daughter was in TK. I will say straight off, they aren’t perfect. I don’t think no school is. But that is what makes this school perfect for us, they are genuine, caring, giving and supportive. They are always striving to make community and to be bett...

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California San Diego County La Jolla 92037 Muirlands

Stella Maris Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades K-8 located at 7654 Herschel Ave in La Jolla, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 172 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. The average home value in this area is $4,430,890. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Bishop's School, La Jolla High School, Day Prep, and more. Learn more about what La Jolla has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Stella Maris Academy.

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