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Strong Minds. Loving Hearts.
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IMS is a nonprofit network of 14 independent Catholic schools serving 4,000 students in grades Pre-K to 8 from families of all faiths in and near Philadelphia.
With a rigorous curriculum and high expectations, our schools challenge students to develop strong minds.
Guided by our Catholic values, we nurture the development of moral character, respectful behavior, and loving hearts.
With support from generous donors, IMS provides financial aid to every family, making our schools affordable for all.
Last year, 244 graduates enrolled at a Catholic high school, 88 at a district or charter school, 12 at a private school.
IMS sends graduates to
high-performing high schools
IMS has implemented
data-driven instruction
at all schools
IMS has spent
over $8M
to improve school facilities
IMS has adopted
research-based
math and ELA curriculums
IMS has raised
over $87M
to subsidize tuition for families
The Future is Bright
IMS Class of 2022 High School Selections
Archdiocesan Schools
Special Admit/Magnet Schools
Catholic Independent Schools
Charter Schools
District Schools in PHL/DE/NJ/Other
Non-Catholic Independent Schools
PHL/PA/DE/NJ Cyber Schools
Non-Catholic Boarding Schools
News from Our Network
A Message from Our Board of Directors
Independence Mission Schools (“IMS”) today announced that the nonprofit organization’s president, Bruce Robinson, will step down as President at the end of the school year in June 2023. Moving...
An Important Letter from Our President & CEO
Dear IMS Friends and Partners, When I joined Independence Mission Schools over four years ago, it was an honor to become the President & CEO of an organization that had been accomplishing so...
Letter from Our President & CEO
Dear IMS Families and Friends, With the school year in full swing, our students have settled into their daily routine and the sounds of their learning and laughter fill our 14 schools with joy. As...
“The thing that makes IMS so special for my family is that they make you feel special. They stop at nothing to make sure your child succeeds. So to me it’s a no-brainer.”