Our Tuition is lower than other schools in the Diocese. our commitment to high standards is not.
An important part of the vision for St. Mary’s is accessibility. Compared with many Catholic schools throughout the San Diego Diocese, St. Mary’s tuition remains notably competitive. As Oceanside continues to grow, demand for high quality private education will increase.
Families considering Catholic education should be aware that current tuition reflects both our commitment to affordability and a moment of opportunity. As the school expands to meet the needs of a growing city, tuition will naturally adjust to sustain programs, facilities, and academic excellence.
Now is a wise time to enroll and secure a place at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. Our legacy is strong, our future is bright, and we are committed to forming students of faith and character. An investment in education and faith will always be worth it.
Since its establishment in 1951,
St. Mary, Star of the Sea School has been a beacon of academic excellence intertwined with Catholic values.
A welcoming path to catholic education.
Guided by Grace, Not Pressure.
We want families to feel peace, not pressure, when considering enrollment. Students here do not have to be Catholic to receive exceptional education. A move to Catholic school is simply a wiser choice. Catholic education has an historically strong reputation for academic excellence boasting nearly 100% graduation rates for high school and 2x more likely to attend four-year colleges compared to the national average of public education.
Our admissions process is simple, welcoming, and centered on partnership. We do not require extensive testing or complicated entrance exams. Instead, we take time to get to know your child as a whole person - academically, spiritually, and personally - because every child is a unique gift from God.
If you are seeking a school driven by academic care, spiritual formation, and a supportive parish community, we invite you to begin the conversation with confidence and hope. We know that this is an investment that lasts a lifetime.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
– Proverbs 16:3
2025-2026 Yearly Tuition and Fees
Non-Refundable Registration Fee:
Kindergarten – 7th: $400 per student
8th Grade: $450 per student
Active Parishioners Discount 10% – For qualifying families with a verified active status with St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish
Active Military Discount 5%
* These discounts do not stack
Preschool Admissions
Interested in preschool at St. Mary’s? We’d love to have you take a tour and meet our staff. Our littlest St. Mary Stars stay engaged and safe here at our Oceanside campus. For more information, please visit the official admissions page for our Preschool below.
We welcome you and your growing family here at St. Mary’s!
kinder — 8th grade admissions
Your child will thrive at every level of their growth here at
St. Mary’s. Whether they begin in Kindergarten or join at any other class level, our classrooms offer a warm welcome and encouraging pace so that needs are met and excellence in Catholic education is something for which to strive.
Welcome to your journey here at St. Mary, Star of the Sea!
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
Schools part of the Diocese of San Diego, admit students of any race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to students at the schools. Diocesan schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color and national and/or ethnic origin, age, sex or disability in the administration of educational policies, scholarships, loan programs, athletic and other school-administered programs. Likewise, Diocesan schools do not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of sex, age, disability, race, color and national and/or ethnic origin.
