St. Martin De Porres Academy (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 58 students
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 69 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 5-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Martin De Porres Academy
5	17
6	18
7	12
8	11

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Year Founded

2005

Student Body

Total Students

58 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

69 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition-free

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Our Mission Saint Martin de Porres Academy is a faith-based, NativityMiguel middle school that provides a tuition-free, extended day education for underserved girls and boys from low-income families in the New Haven area.
We are an independent Catholic school committed to a belief in thedignity and worth of every person and striving to provide each child with a promising start in life and to equip them to fulfill their academic potential while achieving spiritual and social maturity.
We welcome children of all faiths, races, and cultures.

School Motto: 'Transforming Lives through Education and Opportunity'

Our Mission Saint Martin de Porres Academy is a faith-based, NativityMiguel middle school that provides a tuition-free, extended day education for underserved girls and boys from low-income families in the New Haven area.
We are an independent Catholic school committed to a belief in thedignity and worth of every person and striving to provide each child with a promising start in life and to equip them to fulfill their academic potential while achieving spiritual and social maturity.
We welcome children of all faiths, races, and cultures.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Kahdeem - Princeton University - Class of 2017 -
- Lennix - UCONN - Class of 2019 -
- Mishell - St. Lawrence University - Class of 2019 -
- Alexandria - St. Michael’s College - Class of 2017 -
- K'Ron - Fairfield University - Class of 2018 -
- Jaala - Chestnut Hill College - Class of 2020 -
- Manny - Hamden Hall Country Day School - Class of 2021 -
- Jerell - Notre Dame High School - Class of 2021 -

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are St. Martin De Porres Academy often compared to?

St. Martin De Porres Academy is often viewed alongside schools like All Saints Catholic Academy, Catholic Academy Of New Haven by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Martin De Porres Academy?

The acceptance rate of St. Martin De Porres Academy is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.

Who are famous alumni from St. Martin De Porres Academy?

St. Martin De Porres Academy famous alumni include: Kahdeem - Princeton University - Class of 2017, Lennix - UCONN - Class of 2019, Mishell - St. Lawrence University - Class of 2019, Alexandria - St. Michael’s College - Class of 2017, K'Ron - Fairfield University - Class of 2018, Jaala - Chestnut Hill College - Class of 2020, Manny - Hamden Hall Country Day School - Class of 2021 and Jerell - Notre Dame High School - Class of 2021.

When is the application deadline for St. Martin De Porres Academy?

The application deadline for St. Martin De Porres Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Martin De Porres Academy located?

St. Martin De Porres Academy is located in the The Hill neighborhood of New Haven, CT. There are 1 other private schools located in The Hill.

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The average private school tuition in New Haven, CT is $25,421 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven, CT is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).