Welcome to the St. Martin’s Community. Great schools can be understood in reference to their people, programs and places. St. Martin’s is a vibrant learning community with a rich history of engaging and bright students and topnotch faculty, nationally recognized academic, artistic, and athletic programs, and a state of the art campus second to none in the greater New Orleans area.

The people of St. Martin’s provide the foundation for what makes St. Martin’s excel. Recent research from top universities shows that a school’s sense of community transcends all other factors in encouraging high academic performance and achievement. A school’s sense of community is defined by the degree to which the community members are known, needed, cared for, and have genuine opportunities to shape the environment in which they work, play, and learn. At St. Martin’s we view this research to be important and valuable and have intentionally designed a learning community where authentic relationships form the cornerstone of the St. Martin’s experience.

Our students are intellectually curious, motivated, and have an authentic desire to serve others. Our faculty members are experienced and caring. They understand that all children learn differently and that it is their responsibility to create learning experiences that tap into each child’s unique interest and diverse curiosities. St. Martin’s also enjoys a loyal alumni and a dedicated Board of Trustees who support the school’s Mission.

St. Martin’s academic, athletic, and visual and performing arts programs are outstanding and provide the framework for carrying out our Mission to develop the whole child. Our faculty engages in formal and continuous training on current research and best practices that result in superior teaching and coaching. Whether it is our new laptop program, our Advanced Placement program, or our extensive service learning programs, St. Martin’s strives to be second to none.

The place where all this magic occurs is also very special. The minute you step onto the St. Martin’s campus you will experience for yourself the level of commitment the St. Martin’s community places on education. Our 18-acre campus, by far the largest in the greater New Orleans area, reflects our values and a deep commitment to overall excellence.

In my mind, what makes St. Martin’s unique is the way our students and faculty members live their lives on a daily basis. The magic of St. Martin’s can be seen in the classroom, on the stage, or on the streets of New Orleans as students and faculty work alongside one another rebuilding the hopes and homes of our city’s residents. Our students truly reflect our values of Faith, Scholarship, and Service. I am proud to be a St. Martin’s Saint, and I invite you to come, visit, and see for yourself what a positive difference a St. Martin’s education can make in the life of your child.



Dr. Jeffrey Pratt Beedy
Headmaster