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.
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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.
News
In the News: St. Martin de Porres Catholic School Peace Room Featured on WHYY!
"“A big goal of the Peace Room is to support students before their behavior escalates. The long-term goals of the Peace Room include improving achievement, improving social and emotional skills, increasing instructional time due to fewer behavior incidents, and...
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...
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
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