Strong Minds. Loving Hearts.
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, 81% of graduates enrolled at an Archdiocesan Catholic high school, an Independent Catholic or Non-Catholic School, or a PHL Special Admit/Magnet school.
Watch our video to learn what makes IMS schools so effective.
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 2023 High School Selections
Archdiocesan Schools
Catholic Independent Schools
PHL/DE Charter Schools
District Schools in PHL/DE/NJ
PHL Special Admit/Magnet Schools
Non-Catholic Independent Schools
PHL/PA/DE/NJ Cyber-Home Schools
News from Our Network
Announcing the 2024 IMS High School Readiness Fairs!
This year’s three IMS High School Fairs are your best opportunity to learn more about regional high schools! Open to students in grades 5-8, each fair will feature over 20 area high schools and...
Fr. Mac Matching Gift Challenge Exceeded, Raises $108,940 to Support The Father John McNamee Peace Program and Tuition for Students at St. Malachy Catholic School
Independence Mission Schools is happy to share that the St. Malachy Catholic School community not only met, but with the generosity of our donors, exceeded the Fr. John McNamee $50,000 Match...
IMS Students Receive More Than $4.8M in Scholarships Offers, Accepted to Region’s Top High Schools
We are thrilled to share that the IMS Class of 2024 has received more than $4.8 million in scholarship offers, over a four-year period, to attend some of the region’s top high schools! This includes...
Thank You to the Sponsors of the 2024 IMS Summit
“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.”