Strong Minds. Loving Hearts.

Now accepting applications for the 2025-26 school year!
Call 610-200-5100 to learn more or start your child’s application today!

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.

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 Engligh Language Arts cirriculums

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

News from Our Network

Scenes from the 2025 Rose Petal Gala

Scenes from the 2025 Rose Petal Gala

The 2025 Rose Petal Gala benefitting St. Rose of Lima Catholic School was a tremendous success! Thank you to all who joined in the celebration, including our sponsors Burns’ Family Neighborhood...

Thank You to the Sponsors of the 2025 IMS Summit

“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.”

IMS Parent