April 22, 2026

Preston Kendall, President, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep

Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep is a co-sponsored ministry of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus.

Cristo Rey St. Martin continues to stand out as one of the highest-performing schools in the Cristo Rey Network, delivering strong results for its students year after year. This year, seniors lead the network in college readiness at 85 percent, a reflection of their hard work and the dedication of our faculty and staff. The school also maintains a 96 percent student retention rate, the highest in the network, highlighting the caring relationships that support students from freshman year through graduation.

These accomplishments are even more meaningful because CRSM operates with one of the lowest costs per student in the network. This efficiency demonstrates that exceptional outcomes can be achieved while carefully stewarding resources. It is made possible in large part by a generous and committed community of supporters whose belief in our mission strengthens everything we do.

We are also proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone. For the seventh consecutive year, 100 percent of our seniors have been accepted to four-year colleges. The Class of 2026 has earned acceptances to outstanding institutions, including Northwestern University, the University of Notre Dame, the University of Michigan, and Emory University, among many others. In addition, 93 percent of these students will be the first in their families to attend college.

These achievements represent more than statistics. They reflect opportunity, access, and a future filled with promise. We are deeply grateful for the community of support that makes this success possible and continues to open doors for our students.