Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential
Now accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year!
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 13 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
Howley Scholar and Barnabas Alumna, Deborah Oduwole, Reflects on 9 Wonderful Years
Today, Deborah Oduwole is heading into her junior year at Saints Neumann Goretti High School in south Philadelphia. She's taking a few AP courses this year. She's on student council. This summer she participated in the STEM Scholars program at The Franklin Institute...
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...
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
