Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Catholic Education in Anaheim, CA
St. Justin Martyr Catholic School has served the Anaheim community since 1959, providing a faith-centered education that nurtures students' spiritual, intellectual, and personal growth. Our TK-8th grade program combines rigorous academics with character development, guided by the Pax Christi Four Pillars: Faith, Character, Intellect, and Citizenship. We employ adaptive learning tools like i-Ready to personalize education while maintaining California Common Core standards. Our faculty, trained in Station Rotation methodology, fosters 92% student re-enrollment through individualized attention and a supportive environment. Rooted in Catholic tradition, we prepare students for academic success and responsible citizenship through dynamic apologetics curriculum and Dominican Sisters' Education in Virtue program.As part of Pax Christi Academies' five-school network, we benefit from shared resources while maintaining our distinct parish-based identity. Our athletics program develops teamwork and leadership through competitive sports in the Parochial Athletic League. We offer financial scholarships to ensure accessibility and require parental involvement through service hours and association meetings. With over six decades of educational excellence, we continue shaping future leaders through our unique model of Catholic education.
Services
Faith Formation
Character Development
Academic Programs
Athletics
Scholarship Assistance
Extended Care
Civics Education
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of Catholic educational excellence in Orange County
- Our faculty uses adaptive learning tools like i-Ready for personalized instruction
- We integrate faith formation with academic curriculum through apologetics programs
- Our athletics program develops leadership through competitive sports leagues
- We maintain 92% student re-enrollment through proven educational methodology
Services
Faith Formation
Our dynamic apologetics curriculum develops confident young evangelists through Fr. Robert Spitzer's faith-science integration. Students engage with Catholic teachings while exploring the intersection of science and religion. The program prepares students to articulate and defend their faith in modern contexts.
Character Development
The Dominican Sisters' Education in Virtue program cultivates moral integrity through daily practice of Christian virtues. Students learn ethical decision-making and develop habits of character that guide personal and academic conduct. This formation extends to family life through home integration activities.
Academic Programs
Our adaptive curriculum uses i-Ready tools to create individualized learning paths for each student. Station Rotation methodology combines teacher-led instruction with technology-enhanced learning to meet California Common Core standards. The program challenges students while providing necessary academic support.
Athletics
Competitive sports teams for grades 5-8 develop leadership and teamwork through Parochial Athletic League competitions. Offerings include flag football, volleyball, basketball, and softball. The program emphasizes sportsmanship, discipline, and the values of winning and losing gracefully.
Scholarship Assistance
Need-based scholarship programs make Catholic education accessible to all families. The school works with applicants to create customized financial solutions while maintaining educational quality. Support includes tuition assistance and extended care options for qualifying families.
People
Audrey Blanquette
Principal
Audrey Blanquette leads St. Justin Martyr Catholic School with a commitment to Catholic educational excellence. She oversees curriculum implementation, faculty development, and student formation in alignment with Pax Christi Academies' mission. Her leadership maintains the school's 92% re-enrollment rate through personalized learning approaches.
Questions
What grades does St. Justin Martyr serve?
We serve students from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, we offer need-based scholarships to support families in accessing Catholic education.
What curriculum do you use?
Our curriculum combines California Common Core standards with faith-based formation through i-Ready, ASU Preps, and Magis Center resources.
Do you have sports programs?
Yes, grades 5-8 can participate in flag football, volleyball, basketball, and softball through the Parochial Athletic League.
What are parental involvement requirements?
Families must complete 35 service hours annually and attend key parent association meetings.
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