St. Justin Martyr School

St. Justin Martyr School has been providing Catholic education from Kindergarten through 8th grade since 1966.
St. Justin is a dynamic mixture of the most effective teaching methods of the past plus new approaches on the leading edge of progressive educational techniques.
The Faith Community of St. Justin Martyr Parish supports the work of parents in fostering a faith- based Catholic education.
We strive to prepare students spiritually to be active members of our Catholic faith, heritage and traditions; academically to be cognitive, well-rounded, life-long learners; and morally to live out our Baptismal commitment to love God and neighbor, respect each other, and carry the Good News through service to all.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
243 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Justin Martyr School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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