Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year! We also have a limited number of seats available for the current school year.

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St. Raymond of Penafort Catholic School in Philadelphia’s Oak Lane neighborhood nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Families of all faiths choose St. Raymond of Penafort for a

high-quality, faith-based education

in a safe and loving environment.

As one of the 14 Independence Mission Schools,

we teach values and morals

as part of an academically rigorous curriculum.

Our private school is affordable because

every family receives financial aid

that reduces the cost of tuition.

News

Preparing Our Students for High School

IMS hired our first Director of High School Readiness this spring. Jose “Gonzo” Gonzalez, who joined IMS after 5 years as director of graduate support for Gesu School, is excited to share his experience and resources to help families of 7th and 8th graders navigate...

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Events

Come to our Financial Aid Night on February 21st!

Our school network, Independence Mission Schools, will be hosting a network Financial Aid Night at St. Malachy Catholic School on Thursday, February 1st from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm. Bring your 2023 Federal Tax returns, 2023 W-2’s or income and Photo ID to complete...

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The Future is Bright

Where St. Raymond of Penafort 8th Graders Went to High School in 2023

Archdiocesan Catholic

Independent Catholic

Independent Non-Catholic

PHL Special Admit/Magnet

PHL/DE/NJ - Public

PHL/DE - Charter

St. Raymond of Penafort Catholic School

7940 Williams Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19150

St. Raymond of Penafort Catholic School