St. Martin De Porres School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
2300 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
St. Martin De Porres School is an independent Catholic school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 355 students and around 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 355
- Teachers
- 24 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 176 girls, 179 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Martin De Porres School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Martin De Porres School
What grades does St. Martin De Porres School serve?
St. Martin De Porres School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Martin De Porres School?
About 355 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Martin De Porres School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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