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#147 of 319 private schools in MN
Top 46% of private schools
Stella Maris Academy
Elementary School · Duluth, MN
A private elementary school in Duluth, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2802 E 4TH ST, Duluth, MN 55812
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
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Where Stella Maris Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,199/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,961
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$1,216/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55812; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congdon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of DuluthPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Chester Creek AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Stella Maris Academy is listed in Duluth, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Stella Maris Academy
Stella Maris Academy is a private elementary school in Duluth, MN, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stella Maris Academy
What grades does Stella Maris Academy serve?
Stella Maris Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Stella Maris Academy?
Stella Maris Academy has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stella Maris Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stella Maris Academy is 11.3:1. 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 MN?
Stella Maris Academy ranks #147 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Stella Maris Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Stella Maris Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Stella Maris Academy a private school?
Yes, Stella Maris Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Stella Maris Academy a religious school?
Stella Maris Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 465
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Louis County
- Phone
- (218) 623-6253
- Area population (ZIP 55812)
- 11,016
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 22.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55812; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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