St. Martin De Porres School (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, a ministry of St. Martin de Porres Parish, continues the tradition of providing a Christian educational environment for 3 year olds - Fifth Grade.
Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction conducive to students needs and abilities, and incorporates the use of technology in an effort to promote academic excellence, leading to lifelong positive implications.
We foster the spiritual awareness of God's presence in each child in keeping with the culture, values, and heritage within the community it serves, through Catholic teachings.
St. Martin de Porres is a school where children, regardless of race, language or religion, are invited to be a "Shining Star.".

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 63 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Martin De Porres School
Pre-K	24
Kind	8
1	10
2	1
3	1
4	8
5	11

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Student Body

Total Students

63 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, a ministry of St. Martin de Porres Parish, continues the tradition of providing a Christian educational environment for 3 year olds - Fifth Grade. Small class sizes allow for individualized instruction conducive to students needs and abilities, and incorporates the use of technology in an effort to promote academic excellence, leading to lifelong positive implications. We foster the spiritual awareness of God's presence in each child in keeping with the culture, values, and heritage within the community it serves, through Catholic teachings. St. Martin de Porres is a school where children, regardless of race, language or religion, are invited to be a "Shining Star."

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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