Founded on September 1951, St. Martin of Tours Academy is a Catholic parish elementary school whose purpose is to provide students with moral and spiritual formation and a solid academic foundation.
Faith, culture and life are brought into harmony through a curriculum and system of education that equips students with skills for lifelong learning.
Each student is challenged to internalize values and prepare for life as a committed Christian who contributes to the needs for justice, love, and peace in the world.
With a student centered orientation, we strive toward the holistic development of each individual.
To this end, we employ a system of human growth and a learning process which insures that all students have equal opportunities to learn how to think, how to learn, and how to make responsible decisions in their own lives.
In this educational process, teachers work in close communication with parents.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Martin Of Tours Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
218 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Various tuition rates based on number of children, volunteer opportunities.
% on Financial Aid
8%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,200
Admissions Director
Jennifer Miller
Admissions Associate
Lauren Johnson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Junior High Decathlon, Coding Enrichment with CodeFu, Mad Science, SeaPerch Underwater Robotics, Sing & Speak Spanish, Yearbook class, Yoga with Little Rascals
Academic Junior High Decathlon, Coding Enrichment with CodeFu, Mad Science, SeaPerch Underwater Robotics, Sing & Speak Spanish, Yearbook class, Yoga with Little Rascals
School Notes
- Parents can expect the best for theirchildren at St. Martin of Tours Academy. Our teachers combine their talents and energy to create an educational program of recognized quality. Our goal is to lead each child to the fullness of human development and intellectual potential. We do this not only through formal instruction, but also by knowing each child individually. Care is taken to encourage self-esteem while providing a strong academic foundation for each student. St. Martin of Tours Academy is a fully accredited elementary school from which students: Excel scholastically with a strong self esteem, are critical and precise thinkers, take initiative and are independent and comfortable with challenging academic risks and are confident in our Catholic values. A Catholic education is an advantage for life. Discover how St. Martin of Tours Academy is unique with an educational system integrating spiritual and human development, life skills, and intellectual challenge. We employ a system of human growth and a learning process called Pilon Workshop Way which ensures that all students have equal opportunities to learn how to think, how to learn and how to make responsible decisions in their own lives. We base our philosophy of education on the premise that all persons are created equal in worth as human beings. In justice, children have a right to grow to the fullest potential in an atmosphere of utmost reverence and respect. Jennifer Miller, Principal
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Martin Of Tours Academy cost?
St. Martin Of Tours Academy's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
What sports does St. Martin Of Tours Academy offer?
St. Martin Of Tours Academy offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance, Flag Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is St. Martin Of Tours Academy's ranking?
St. Martin Of Tours Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Martin Of Tours Academy?
The application deadline for St. Martin Of Tours Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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5 12/27/2017
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