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St. Martin De Porres School

2225 Hampton St
Columbia, SC 29204

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Tel: (803) 254-5477

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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)

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

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St. Martin De Porres School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

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Student Body

Total Students

63 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 18%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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St. Martin De Porres School is located in the Waverly neighborhood of Columbia, SC.

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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, SC is $13,129 for elementary schools and $14,285 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbia, SC is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).