Strong Minds. Loving Hearts.
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026-27 School Year!
Limited seats remain for the 2025-26 school year. Call 610-200-5100.
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.
Over 85% of graduates enroll at an Archdiocesan Catholic high school, an Independent Catholic or Non-Catholic School, or a PHL Special Admit/Magnet school.
The Independence Mission Schools Difference
Our graduates go on to attend some of the top high schools in the region — often on generous merit-based scholarships
Data-driven instruction fuels academic excellence and development.
Over $8,000,000 spent to upgrade and maintain school facilities.
Research-based Math and English Language Arts curriculums
Nearly $90,000,000 raised to reduce tuition for families across all 14 schools.
The Future is Bright
IMS Class of 2024 High School Selections
Archdiocesan Schools
Catholic Independent Schools
PHL/DE/NJ Charter Schools
District Schools in PHL/DE/NJ
PHL Special Admit / Magnet Schools
Non-Catholic Independent Schools
Boarding Schools
PHL/PA/DE/NJ Cyber-Home Schools
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“The thing that makes my IMS school so special for my family is that everyone – from the principal to the teachers and staff – truly cares about each and every student.
They stop at nothing to make sure your child succeeds.”