Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential
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St. Barnabas Catholic School in Southwest Philadelphia nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in Pre-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
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...


Events
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If we have an upcoming event, we will tell you about it here. We will provide an event description, as well as the date, time and place. If registration is required, we will provide a link for you to register. If the event is a fundraiser, we will provide a link to...
The Future is Bright
Where St. Barnabas 8th Graders Went to High School in 2022
Archdiocesan
Special Admit/ Magnet/ Independent
Public/Charter
““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