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St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims

19142 Buist Philadelphia, PA 19142

Tel: (215) 729-3603

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 307 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims in Philadelphia, PA serves co–ed udents in grades K through 8 within a city community setting.
Founded in 1927, the school has a total enrollment of 307 udents and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 supported by 17 teachers.
The school's tuition is $2,100 per year, making it one of the more affordable private K–8 options in Philadelphia.
Barnabas Catholic School Ims reports a udent body that is 99.23% students of color, reflecting high diversity in the city locale.
The school is affiliated with the Catholic religion and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 307 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,100
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims
Kind	39
1	37
2	24
3	43
4	38
5	35
6	25
7	26
8	40

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Year Founded

1927

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Student Body

Total Students

307 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,100

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential
School Mascot: Barnabas Bear

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims cost?

St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims's tuition is approximately $2,100 for private students.

What is St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims's ranking?

St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims?

The application deadline for St. Barnabas Catholic School Ims is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $13,062 for elementary schools and $19,019 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).