St. Martin’s Episcopal School

Grades Serving: Pre-K - 12th grade

Mission

We prepare students to thrive in college and in life through faith, scholarship and service. 

Seven Core operating principles include: 1) An intellectually Rigorous Academic Environment 2) The intentional integration of faith and learning 3) A community-based approach to learning 4) A collaborative philosophy which focuses on personal relationships, not power of authority 5) A balanced preparation for life 6) An emphasis on life-long learning 7) Student-led servant leadership

History

St. Martin's was founded in 1947 in the developing suburb of Metairie, as part of its namesake mission church. St. Martin's was the first Episcopal school established in the area. Quickly, it began to grow in popularity and size. By 1949, the expanding school had outstripped the facilities at St. Martin's Church. Plans to add a high school required new space, and the church acquired the Green Acres Farm along what is now Airline Drive, stretching from the road to the lake. In 1950, the school moved to its current 18-acre site, and in 1951, graduated its first senior class. In 1963, St. Martin's Church transferred ownership of the school to the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, and St. Martin's became a diocesan school.

George Cottage- Early Education Program

St. Martin's early education program, George Cottage, was founded in 2004 and currently serves children 8 weeks through 4 years old. Its activity-oriented approach encourages exploration, nurtures the spirit, and cultivates a sense of wonder while stimulating young children socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. Inspired by methods developed in the infant and toddler centers of Reggio Emilia, Italy, our approach emphasizes exploration and hands-on learning based on the interests and needs of the children in each group. StM’s youngest students learn and grow in a secure, controlled-access setting designed to promote social skills, decision-making, and play. George Cottage is an environment rich with exploration, discovery, and growth - the first steps toward a lifetime of learning.