AVE MARIA ACADEMY

Ave Maria Academy is a private, Catholic school for students in pre-kindergarten (3 & 4 year olds) through grade 8, located in Maple Grove, MN. We form young minds, hearts, and souls through a commitment to clear thinking, academic achievement, character formation, prayer, and service... Founded in 1997 by a group of devoted parents, Ave Maria has grown from 11 students and 2 teachers to over 200 students and 15 full-time faculty. Originally named Cedarcrest Academy, we received the Catholic title from the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis in 2011 and subsequently changed the school's name to Ave Maria Academy in 2012 through a collaborative process involving families, faculty, and students. The school has always and continues to thrive on the dedication of families and their many hours of volunteer service to building a strong community. Parents are the first educators of their children, and we work to honor and build upon that standard.

Primary location: Maple Grove United States