St. Barnabas Ims School (Top Ranked ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ for 2026-27)

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St. Barnabas Ims School

64th St & Buist Ave Philadelphia, PA 19142

Tel: (215) 729-3603

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 379 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

St. Barnabas Ims School in Philadelphia, PA offers coâ€“ed education for grades Kâ€“8 in a cityâ€“based Catholic setting.
Founded in 1927, the school enrolls 379 udents with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 24:1 supported by 16 teachers.
The udent body includes 82% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% for diversity in Pennsylvania private schools.
Located in the Elmwood Park neighborhood,.
Barnabas is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Barnabas Ims School has one of the large student enrollments among Philadelphia private schools serving grades Kâ€“8.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 379 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Barnabas Ims School
Kind	42
1	40
2	30
3	50
4	50
5	57
6	30
7	30
8	50

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Year Founded

1927

School Calendar

School Motto

Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential

Student Body

Total Students

379 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

82%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Sports

School Mascot

Eagle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Barnabas Ims School's ranking?

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

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

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

In what neighborhood is St. Barnabas Ims School located?

St. Barnabas Ims School is located in the Elmwood Park neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other private schools located in Elmwood Park.

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,234 for elementary schools and $18,734 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).