About the School
- Christ Independent Baptist Academy is an extension of the Christian home.
- The goal of this school is to train Christian youth of every ability in the highest principles of Christian leadership, self-discipline, personal integrity, individual responsibility, and good citizenship.
- This school stands, without apology, for the old-time Gospel and the highest standards of morality and Christian behavior.
- We pray that out of the young people in our school, soul-winners, and bus ministry workers will be produced for His honor and glory.
- Here at Christ Independent Baptist Academy we take very seriously the responsibility given to us by God and the parents of the children attending our school.
- We see an urgent need to build strong Christian character and high moral standards in our young people.
- This is accomplished by maintaining discipline and respect for authority, along with genuine love, tenderness and compassion.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
45 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Christ Independent Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Christ Independent Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Christ Independent Baptist Academy located?
Christ Independent Baptist Academy is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other private schools located in Frankford.
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The nearest high school to Christ Independent Baptist Academy is School Of Faith In God (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Frankford Friends School (0.5 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
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(267) 900-2000
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(215) 247-7007
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Avg. class size: 25 students
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(215) 969-1579
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Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 878 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students
All-girls (Catholic)
1000 W Lycoming St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-6900
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 878 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 290 students
Catholic
Jackson & Sanger
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-6393
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Distance: 7.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,245 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
500 W Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(215) 247-7007
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 878 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Christian
13500 Philmont Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1579
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Catholic
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Friends
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Episcopal
1680-82 Bridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-2270
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 290 students
Catholic
Jackson & Sanger
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-6393
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
2700 E Venango St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 634-8803
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Episcopal
1680-82 Bridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-2270
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
Christian
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students
Special Education School
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
2343 E. Tucker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Friends
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students
Episcopal
1680-82 Bridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 289-2270
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-8 | 290 students
Catholic
Jackson & Sanger
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-6393
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
2700 E Venango St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 634-8803
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Friends
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students
Catholic
2700 E Venango St
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 634-8803
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-8
1819 E Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 427-4703
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Catholic
2541 E Madison Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 739-8761
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