Welcome to St. Mary, Star of the Sea School
Do you think that the possession of all other things is of any value if we do not possess the good? Or the knowledge of all other things if we have no knowledge of beauty or goodness?
Plato
Welcome to the web site of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Elementary and Middle School. As a participant in
the strong tradition of Catholic education in America, St. Mary's has served the Oceanside and surrounding communities since 1951. We are proud of the positive influence our school has had on the good of the community over these many years, and rightfully proud of our current program of studies, our teachers and staff, and especially of our students.
St. Mary's offers a rich educational experience fully integrated within the wisdom, tradition, and values of the Roman Catholic Church. Working in close cooperation with our parents, we provide an educational program that fosters the physical, emotional, moral, and intellectual development necessary for our children to reach the fullness of their human potential.
At a time when many Catholic schools are struggling with enrollment and to keep their doors open, St. Mary's is experiencing a strong surge of interest. Happily, this has translated into increased enrollment and financial security. We believe this growing interest is a direct result of many improvements and advancements to our program of studies. We invite you to look more closely at our philosophy of education and to come by for a visit. We would be happy to see you.