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#343 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 39% of private schools

St Barnabas Catholic School Ims

Elementary School · Philadelphia, PA

A private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

6334 BUIST AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19142

  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length7.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index64%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment287
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Barnabas Catholic School Ims sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 74Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,504/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philadelphia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$42,812

Median home value

$110,400

Median rent

$1,269/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

48.6%

Poverty rate

29.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black53.7%
Asian18.8%
Hispanic17.8%
Two or More9.1%
White0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Barnabas Ims SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privateK–80.0 mi333Compare →
Morton Thomas G SchEnrollment path unverified4.9K–50.1 mi353Compare →
Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–70.3 mi8Compare →
Patterson John M SchEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–40.7 mi399Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Barnabas Catholic School Ims is listed in Philadelphia, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Barnabas Catholic School Ims

St Barnabas Catholic School Ims is a private elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #343 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Barnabas Catholic School Ims

What grades does St Barnabas Catholic School Ims serve?

St Barnabas Catholic School Ims serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Barnabas Catholic School Ims?

St Barnabas Catholic School Ims has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Barnabas Catholic School Ims?

The student-teacher ratio at St Barnabas Catholic School Ims is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Barnabas Catholic School Ims rank in PA?

St Barnabas Catholic School Ims ranks #343 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is St Barnabas Catholic School Ims's MySchoolScout rating?

St Barnabas Catholic School Ims has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Barnabas Catholic School Ims a private school?

Yes, St Barnabas Catholic School Ims is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Barnabas Catholic School Ims a religious school?

St Barnabas Catholic School Ims has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
287
Gender Split
46% M / 54% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County
Area population (ZIP 19142)
30,312
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
33.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19142; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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