St Martin de Porres Catholic School Columbia SC

St Martin de Porres Catholic School Columbia SC We are SACS accredited for Pre-K up to 6th Grade. (803) 254-5477
https://www.saintmartindeporres.org/ St. Martin de Porres Catholic School, a ministry of St.

Martin de Porres Parish, continues the tradition of providing a Christian educational environment for 3 year olds - Sixth Grade. On September 14, 1936 Saint Martin de Porres Catholic School opened with three Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and 103 students. Parents of Saint Martin de Porres Catholic School students were seeking a school where their children would be treated with dignity and respect

while receiving a quality education. For 78 years Saint Martin de Porres Catholic School has been a fixture in the Waverly Community, providing a quality education to both African Americans and whites in the Columbia area. Some of Columbia's most influential African Americans attended Saint Martin de Porres Catholic School: doctors, lawyers, professors, dentists, politicians, teachers, engineers, community developers, chairpersons, dancers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Today Saint Martin de Porres Catholic School continues in its tradition of excellence with smaller teacher to student ratio classes, extra curriculum activities, and an emphasis on the student's spiritual growth. Currently the student to teacher ratio is 10:1 in grades pre-3 and pre-4 and 15:1 in grades one through five. Each student is given personalized attention. Students at Saint Martin de Porres can sign up for extra curricular activities such as, Girl Scouts, soccer and other activities. Students in the grades 2-6 can audition for the Saint Martin de Porres Catholic School Gospel Choir, the only Catholic school gospel choir in the state. The choir has performed throughout the state and before Rev. Bishop Baker. Although only a small percentage of students are Catholic, all students attend weekly Mass and learn about the Catholic faith in religion classes. Students participate in the Mass proceeding by reading scripture, reading the responsorial psalm, writing and reading the mass intentions, and bring Father the eucharistic gifts. Father Michael presides over the Mass taking daily readings and translating it to kid friendly interpretation. As with a shining star, Saint Martin de Porress Catholic School continues to be a beacon of light for our children and our community.

Happy birthday, Fr. Michael!
08/23/2026

Happy birthday, Fr. Michael!

08/23/2026

Happy birthday, Fr. Michael!!!! ❤️

On Friday we celebrated Fr. Michael’s birthday! We are so grateful for the role that he plays in the lives of parishione...
08/23/2026

On Friday we celebrated Fr. Michael’s birthday! We are so grateful for the role that he plays in the lives of parishioners, students, faculty, and staff! Anytime Fr. Michael is around you can be sure that it will be a good time!

We still have a few slots available! If you or anyone that you know is interested in our 4K program, please reach out to...
08/18/2026

We still have a few slots available! If you or anyone that you know is interested in our 4K program, please reach out to us.

We have some exciting news! Families with children who will be 4 on or before September 1, 2026, with family income(s) b...
08/18/2026

We have some exciting news! Families with children who will be 4 on or before September 1, 2026, with family income(s) below 300% FPL are now eligible for participation in First Steps 4K. For example, a family of 4 making $99,000 or less annually now qualifies. First Steps 4K provides high quality, FREE preschool at St. Martin de Porres Catholic School! If you or someone you know is interested, please reach out to us at the school office @ 803-254-5477 or sign up at

First Steps 4K offers free, full-day four-year-old kindergarten to qualifying children in South Carolina. We partner with more than 300 licensed child care centers and private schools across the state, making it easy for families to find a high-quality program that meets their needs.

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This year‘s field day was amazing! A special thank you to Russ and Bre (both former SMDP students) who  came out on Fri...
05/24/2026

This year‘s field day was amazing! A special thank you to Russ and Bre (both former SMDP students) who  came out on Friday to facilitate the activities. 

Glowtopia!
05/24/2026

Glowtopia!

Our Glowtopia dance was a huge success. Our students had an amazing time. A special thank you to Mrs. Ervin (K-4 teacher...
05/24/2026

Our Glowtopia dance was a huge success. Our students had an amazing time. A special thank you to Mrs. Ervin (K-4 teacher),Olive (5th grader), Ms. Tamera, and Megan(former student) for spending Friday afternoon decorating!
We would also like to extend a special, thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Spells ( parishioners). They provided food and snacks for the dance!

Address

2229 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC
29204

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:15pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18032545477

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