Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential

Now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year!
Limited seats still remain for the current school year.

Call 215-223-6872 or start your child’s application today!

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School in North Philadelphia nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Families of all faiths choose St. Martin de Porres for a

high-quality, faith-based education

in a safe and loving environment.

As one of the 14 Independence Mission Schools,

we teach values and morals

as part of an academically rigorous curriculum.

Our private school is affordable because

every family receives financial aid

that reduces the cost of tuition.

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Events

IMS Students Earn More Than $4.8M in Scholarships Offers

We are thrilled to share that the 2024 graduating class across all Independence Mission Schools (IMS) – including St. Martin de Porres Catholic School – has earned more than $4.8 million in scholarship offers to attend some of the top high schools in the Philadelphia...

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The Future is Bright

Where St. Martin de Porres 8th Graders Went to High School in 2023

Archdiocesan Catholic

Independent Catholic

PHL/DE - Charter

PHL/DE/NJ - Public

Independent Non-Catholic

PHL Special Admit / Magnet

SMdP Pledge      
At St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, I promise to LEARN as I….
Listen to another’s perspective
Encourage kindness
Appreciate differences
Respect one another
Nurture the good in ALL!

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School

2300 W. Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19132

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School