Stunting indicates a failure to achieve one’s genetic potential for height and thought to be the result of chronic
under nutrition originating from infancy. Objective of study to assess magnitude of stunting among children less than five years
of age and to explore its association with maternal education in SNNPR, Ethiopia. Based on data from Alive and Thrive
initiative end line evaluation study in Ethiopia conducted in SNNPR from August 01 - September 05,2014. Pre-tested
standardized questionnaire and trained data collectors were used. Across sectional with internal comparison study design was
used. Double data entry was done by independent data clerks. Descriptive, binary and multiple logistic regression analyses
were performed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 (SPSS Illinois, Chicago). The prevalence of
child stunting was 39.1% in SNNPR. Child age, maternal educations, household wealth index, maternal autonomy, maternal
BMI, mother’s height were independent predicators of child stunting. Mother who completed secondary and above schooling
were 52% less likely to have stunted child than mothers who had never attended any formal schooling
(AOR=0.48;95%CI:0.252,0.914). Child stunting still goes public health problem of the region. Consequently women
empowerments, promotion of maternal education, multi sector approach were recommended.