Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 146 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,500
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus
Pre-K	20
Kind	13
1	17
2	16
3	11
4	14
5	21
6	14
7	11
8	9

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

Lead + Love + Serve

Student Body

Total Students

146 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

16 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,500

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Tuition Notes

Stella Maris Academy is the unified school of St. James, Holy Rosary, St. John's the Evangelist and St. Michael's - Lakeside. The amount of money available for community scholarship is determined annually by the school's finance committee and school board. Stella Maris Academy recognizes the commitment and sacrifice that families make to finance their child's education. In our mission to make Catholic education obtainable, there is a need-based community scholarship program available. This is made possible through the generous support of our local parishes, the academy鈥檚 endowment funds, Adopt-A-Student Program, and the generosity of our alumni and donors

Admissions Director

Sarah Pennings

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingCross Country

GymnasticsMartial Arts

Soccer

School Notes

Stella Maris Academy has comprehensive curricular outcomes that outline standards and criteria for students to successfully complete the educational program.
Each school's curricular and instructional practices reflect the mission and philosophy of our school system.A variety of instructional practices allow teachers to accommodate multiple learning styles and needs.
These include differentiated instruction, performance-based learning, service learning, cooperative learning, multi-age instruction, and interdisciplinary instruction.
Our written curricular and instructional practices are guided by current research and best professional practices.The richness of our curriculum is tied to creative and innovative learning activities, both within school buildings and outside classroom walls.
Specialists and extracurricular opportunities enrich our educational program.
They allow students to participate in sports, music, drama, academic competitions, special clubs, and school leadership teams that promote school spirit.In addition to our written curriculum and planned activities, Stella Maris Academy promotes a Christian atmosphere of learning that respects the dignity of every person. It is in this safe environment that student learning is nurtured and student potential is realized.
We meaningfully integrate technology throughout our curriculum which is another reason why our students consistently outperform their peers on standardized tests and other measures of their academic success.

Stella Maris Academyhas comprehensive curricular outcomesthat outline standards and criteria for students to successfully complete the educational program. Each school's curricular and instructional practices reflect the mission and philosophy of our school system.A variety of instructional practicesallow teachers to accommodate multiple learning styles and needs. These include differentiated instruction, performance-based learning, service learning, cooperative learning, multi-age instruction, and interdisciplinary instruction. Our written curricular and instructional practices are guided by current research and best professional practices.The richness of our curriculumis tied to creative and innovative learning activities, both within school buildings and outsideclassroom walls. Specialists and extracurricular opportunities enrich our educational program. They allow students to participate in sports, music, drama, academic competitions, special clubs, and school leadership teams that promote school spirit.In addition to our written curriculum and planned activities, Stella Maris Academy promotes a Christian atmosphereof learning that respects the dignity of every person. It is in this safe environment that student learning is nurtured and student potential is realized. We meaningfully integrate technology throughout our curriculum which is another reason why our students consistently outperform their peers on standardized tests and other measures of their academic success.

Source: Verified school update

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Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus's tuition is approximately $4,500 for private students.

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Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus offers 5 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Martial Arts and Soccer.

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The application deadline for Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Stella Maris Academy - St.James Campus is located in the West Duluth neighborhood of Duluth, MN.

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