St. Martin De Porres 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 Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Students: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Martin De Porres School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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