Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential
Now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year!
Join us at our Open House! January 29, 2026 @ 1pm!
St. Barnabas Catholic School in Southwest Philadelphia nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.
Families of all faiths choose St. Barnabas for a
high-quality, faith-based education
in a safe and loving environment.
As one of the 14 Independence Mission Schools,
we teach values and morals
as part of an academically rigorous curriculum.
Our private school is affordable because
every family receives financial aid
that reduces the cost of tuition.
News & Events
Introducing the Hope Scholarship!
Thanks to the generosity of our gracious benefactors, Independence Mission Schools is awarding the Hope Scholarship to all new and returning families at St. Barnabas. This scholarship is valued at up to $1,000 for students in K-2nd and $250 for students in 3rd-8th....
IMS Students Earn More Than $4.8M in Scholarships Offers
We are thrilled to share that the 2024 graduating class across all Independence Mission Schools (IMS) - including St. Barnabas Catholic School - has earned more than $4.8 million in scholarship offers to attend some of the top high schools in the Philadelphia region!...
Ms. Rebecca Lord to Serve as Principal
We are thrilled to officially announce the incoming principal: Ms. Rebecca Lord. Throughout the interview process, it was clear that Ms. Lord had the full support of staff, students, families and the IMS central office, and she is the very best person to continue to...
Preparing Our Students for High School
IMS hired our first Director of High School Readiness this spring. Jose “Gonzo” Gonzalez, who joined IMS after 5 years as director of graduate support for Gesu School, is excited to share his experience and resources to help families of 7th and 8th graders navigate...
Graduating to New Heights
St. Barnabas graduates are consistently accepted to some of the top high schools in the area, often with merit-based scholarships.
““I chose St. Barnabas for my child because of its values in education, faith and diversity. St. Barnabas’ teachers, staff and students all contribute to the growth of my son educationally and emotionally.”
St. Barnabas Catholic School
6334 Buist Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19142