St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Philadelphia, PA
6334 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 48 Catholic schools in Philadelphia
St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims is an independent Catholic school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 292 students and around 16 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 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
- 292
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 134 girls, 158 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims 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 St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims
What grades does St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims serve?
St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims?
About 292 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims?
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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