Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential

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The DePaul Catholic School in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood nurtures the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth of students in Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Families of all faiths choose The DePaul Catholic School 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 & Events

What Makes The DePaul Catholic School So Magnetic?

In episode 2 of Independence Mission Schools' podcast, Strong Minds Loving Hearts, principal, Colleen McKenzie, sits down with Nate Brooks to explore what makes The DePaul Catholic School so magnetic.' And Nate should know. Today, he teaches fifth grade at DePaul....

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IMS Students Earn More Than $4.8M in Scholarships Offers

We are thrilled to share that the 2024 graduating class across all Independence Mission Schools (IMS) – including The DePaul Catholic School – has earned more than $4.8 million in scholarship offers to attend some of the top high schools in the Philadelphia region!...

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Graduating to New Heights

DePaul Catholic School graduates are consistently accepted to some of the top high schools in the area, often with merit-based scholarships.

“In looking for a school for my granddaughter, I wanted to find a school that had a solid foundation which included religion, because I think it’s very important in children’s lives today. I am so grateful that DePaul Catholic is in this area!”

Carolyn Stewart, Grandparent of a DePaul student

The DePaul Catholic School

44 West Logan St.
Philadelphia, PA 19144