San Martin de Porres Catholic School was founded in 1999.
Mission statement: San Martin de Porres Catholic School strives to develop and inspire strong Christian values and academic excellence; thus empowering our children to become tomorrow's leaders.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
San Martin De Porres Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1999
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
School Notes
- Program Design:
- The Montessori curriculum and methods are used with the PreKinder and Kinder students.
- Traditional Catholic School curriculum is used with Grades 1 to 3.
- The ITBS Testing program is used in the Spring of each year to evaluate students and classes.
- Religion classes are taught each day with Mass on Fridays.
- Uniforms are required.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are San Martin De Porres Catholic School often compared to?
San Martin De Porres Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Mid Valley Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for San Martin De Porres Catholic School?
The application deadline for San Martin De Porres Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: San Martin De Porres Catholic School vs. Mid Valley Christian School
People that viewed San Martin De Porres Catholic School also viewed these schools: Mid Valley Christian School and Montessori Academy.
The nearest high school to San Martin De Porres Catholic School is Mid Valley Christian School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is First Christian Academy (0.9 miles away)
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Location
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Mid Valley Christian School ![Mid Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mid Valley Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
417 S Westgate Drive
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
Weslaco, TX 78596
(956) 968-6232
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
3943 Bourbon St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-5050
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-5050
19.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 49 students
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