Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential
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St. Martin de Porres Catholic School in North Philadelphia nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in 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 & Events
Introducing the Hope Scholarship!
Thanks to the generosity of our gracious benefactors, Independence Mission Schools is awarding the Hope Scholarship to all new and returning families at St. Martin de Porres. This scholarship is valued up to $1,000 for students in K-2nd and $250 for students in...
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...
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...
Graduating to New Heights
St. Martin de Porres graduates are consistently accepted to some of the top high schools in the area, often with merit-based scholarships.
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