Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Depaul Catholic School
About the School
- Saint Martin de Porres Interparochial School is to assist families in the total development of their child within the spirit of the Catholic faith and the Vincentian tradition.
- We are committed to helping the child achieve his/her potential spiritually, academically, and socially.
- We are a community that fosters an environment of respecting and encouraging the gifts of each individual child.
- We strive to develop the whole child so he/she may function as a responsible member of the community.
- At Saint Martin de Porres Interparochial School, we assist in the total development of children within the spirit of the Catholic faith and in the Vincentian tradition.
- Our purpose is to help each student achieve his or her potential academically, socially, and spiritually.
- Our students come from a variety of religious and cultural traditions and backgrounds, but are united by the common traits of honesty, respect, and dignity.
- They are taught to believe in the goodness within them and around them, so they will strive to do their best.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
The Depaul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
261 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Senator Art Haywood - Presented essential funding to DePaul Catholic School. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from The Depaul Catholic School?
The Depaul Catholic School famous alumni include: Senator Art Haywood - Presented essential funding to DePaul Catholic School..
What is The Depaul Catholic School's ranking?
The Depaul Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Depaul Catholic School?
The application deadline for The Depaul Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Depaul Catholic School located?
The Depaul Catholic School is located in the Northwest Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 16 other private schools located in Northwest Philadelphia.
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