Excellent
#482 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 15% of private schools
Stella Maris Academy
Elementary School
7654 Herschel Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
About Stella Maris Academy
Stella Maris Academy is an private elementary school in La Jolla, CA 92037. The school serves approximately 140 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 84.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $141,822, where 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 5 public schools in La Jolla, Stella Maris Academy rates higher overall (8.9 vs 6.1 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Stella Maris Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in La Jolla, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stella Maris Academy (this school) | 8.9 |
| La Jolla Elementary | 5.8 |
| Muirlands Middle | 7.0 |
| Torrey Pines Elementary | 6.7 |
| Bird Rock Elementary | 5.1 |
| Preuss School UCSD | 6.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
7654 Herschel Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| STELLA MARIS ACADEMY La Jolla | 0.0 mi | 8.9 |
| DAY PREP La Jolla | 0.2 mi | 8.9 |
| LA JOLLA VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL La Jolla | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Gillispie School La Jolla | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| THE GILLISPIE SCHOOL La Jolla | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| La Jolla Elementary La Jolla | 0.3 mi | 5.8 |
| THE BISHOP'S SCHOOL La Jolla | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Bishop's School, The La Jolla | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| La Jolla High La Jolla | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Muirlands Middle La Jolla | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| THE CHILDRENS SCHOOL La Jolla | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| ALL HALLOWS ACADEMY La Jolla | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| The Evans School La Jolla | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| All Hallows Academy La Jolla | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| San Diego French-American School La Jolla | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| SAN DIEGO FRENCH AMERICAN SCHOOL La Jolla | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Greenfield EDU La Jolla | 2.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Torrey Pines Elementary La Jolla | 2.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Bird Rock Elementary La Jolla | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| BETH MONTESSORI La Jolla | 2.5 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$141,822
Median Home Value
$1,857,800
Median Rent
$2,632/mo
Population
39,284
College Educated
75.6%
Homeownership
62%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
44.9
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| All Hallows Academy La Jolla, CA | 8.9 |
| Brainard Elementary Lake View Terrace, CA | 8.9 |
| Bushnell Way Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 8.9 |
| CENTER OF ARTS TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Lafayette, CA | 8.9 |
| CONTRA COSTA JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Lafayette, CA | 8.9 |
| Contra Costa Jewish Day School Lafayette, CA | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stella Maris Academy
What grades does Stella Maris Academy serve?
Stella Maris Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Stella Maris Academy?
Stella Maris Academy has an enrollment of approximately 140 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stella Maris Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stella Maris Academy is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Stella Maris Academy rank in CA?
Stella Maris Academy is ranked #482 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Stella Maris Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Stella Maris Academy has a composite rating of 8.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Stella Maris Academy a private school?
Yes, Stella Maris Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 140
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Diego
- Phone
- (858) 454-2461
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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