St. Martin De Porres Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8
New Haven, CT
208 Columbus Ave, New Haven, CT 06519
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
- Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
- Serving families in New Haven since at least 2011
St. Martin De Porres Academy is an independent Catholic school in New Haven, Connecticut, for students from 5th grade through 8th grade. It has about 72 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut. Enrollment has grown about 29% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Hartford. Students attend about 10 hours a day, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–8
- Students
- 72
- Teachers
- 7.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 30 girls, 42 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Hartford
- School day
- About 10 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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Questions about St. Martin De Porres Academy
What grades does St. Martin De Porres Academy serve?
St. Martin De Porres Academy serves grades 5–8.
How many students attend St. Martin De Porres Academy?
About 72 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Martin De Porres Academy?
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