St. Martin de Porres Catholic School (Columbia)

St. Martin de Porres School, PreK-Grade 4, a ministry of the Catholic Church is vibrant, Christ-centered and emphasizes the joy and wonder of learning in a loving and caring atmosphere. We promote high academic and social standards and challenge our students to do their best. Rooted in our Catholic identify, we provide students of diverse faiths with a rigorous curriculum which allows for academic success. We nurture students to develop a love of learning where "Every Child is a Shining Star"

Testimonials

St. Martin de Porres Catholic School has been a fixture in the Historic Waverly Community for over 82 years, providing a quality education to both African -Americans and students of other ethnic backgrounds. Some of Columbia's most influential African-Americans attended St. Martin de Porres Catholic School: doctors, dentists, lawyers, judges, professors, politicians, educators, engineers, community developers, performance artists, and entrepreneurs.

Our teachers are qualified and receive continuous training in the areas of differentiation, student engagement, and data usage. Students participate in religious, art, music, physical education, and Spanish classes.