Stella Maris Academy

Stella Maris Academy is the Parochial School of Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church. It is a wonderful school. I used to live right down the street and had several neighbors whose children attended Stella Maris Academy.
SMA is largely underrated in the community. of La Jolla. With all the school has to offer, it is surprising that the tuition is so low. The teachers are extremely professional and knowledgeable – many have Master’s degrees and advanced certifications.
The best part about Stella Maris? The children are brought up in a close knit, respectful, and wholesome way. The classes tend to be on the small side and the kids thrive with all the personalized attention. A good solid Catholic school is a blessing for growing minds and the kids respond to the structure and authority found here. 5 Unilocal STARS for excellence in education.

This is a great school with high academic standards and a wonderful staff of teachers. They care deeply about their students, and the administrator I have had dealings with is the hardest-​working and most innovative teaching professional I’ve ever met.

My children attend this small school in La Jolla, and we have been very pleased.
My daughter is a very advanced reader, and the school offers Accelerated Reader. They test the reading levels of all students, then design reading goals individually. My daughter reads books at HER level, not grade level, and takes comprehension tests on them that are part of her grade.
The school also has top-​notch spanish and art programs, a rarity today, plus smart boards in every classroom.
Highly credentialed faculty and a great location are also things we really value.