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St. Martin De Porres School

122 Cedar Valley Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
St. Martin de Porres School is a Catholic elementary school whose primary purpose as a Christ-centered community is to teach and practice the message of Jesus.
Like our patron, St. Martin, we make daily prayer, communal worship and service to others an essential part of our life together.
We strive to prepare our students to meet the obligations and challenges of Christian living in a responsible and self-disciplined manner.
In our child-centered curriculum students are offered the opportunity to develop their God-given gifts to the best of their ability.
We foster close cooperation between teachers and parents, the first and primary educators, in guiding each child toward clarifying values, experiencing a sense of accomplishment, and developing an appreciation of self worth.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1964
School Calendar
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012

Student Body

Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
St. Martin De Porres School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Experience the Excellence
  • St. Martin de Porres School is a Catholic elementary school whose primary purpose as a Christ-centered community is to teach and practice the message of Jesus. Like our patron, St. Martin, we make daily prayer, communal worship and service to others an essential part of our life together. We strive to prepare our students to meet the obligations and challenges of Christian living in a responsible and self-disciplined manner. In our child-centered curriculum students are offered the opportunity to develop their God-given gifts to the best of their ability. We foster close cooperation between teachers and parents, the first and primary educators, in guiding each child toward clarifying values, experiencing a sense of accomplishment, and developing an appreciation of self worth.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for St. Martin De Porres School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Poughkeepsie, NY is $17,045 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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