Independence Mission Schools
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
405 N 65th St, Philadelphia, PA 19151
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- B-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Independence Mission Schools is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 197 students attend, with roughly 20 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 197
- Teachers
- 10 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 19.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 110 girls, 87 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Independence Mission Schools whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Independence Mission Schools
What grades does Independence Mission Schools serve?
Independence Mission Schools serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Independence Mission Schools?
About 197 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Independence Mission Schools?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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