St. Veronica/independence Mission School (Top-Ranked ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School for 2026)

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St. Veronica/independence Mission School

3521 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Tel: (215) 225-1575

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St. Veronica/independence Mission School in Philadelphia, PA offers coâ€“ed education for grades Kâ€“8 in a cityâ€“based Catholic setting.

Founded in 1894, the school serves 213 udents with a studentâ€“teacher ratio of 18:1 and employs 12 teachers.

The udent body is highly diverse, with 99.49% students of color, reflecting the local community in North Philadelphia.

Annual tuition is $4,800, which is below the average private elementary school tuition in Philadelphia.

The school is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and is located in a large city neighborhood.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Veronica/independence Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

1894

Student Body

Total Students

213 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,800

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School Notes

School Motto: Empowering Children To Reach Their God-Given Potential
School Mascot: Eagles

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does St. Veronica/independence Mission School cost?

St. Veronica/independence Mission School's tuition is approximately $4,800 for private students.

What schools are St. Veronica/independence Mission School often compared to?

St. Veronica/independence Mission School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Peter The Apostle School by visitors of our site.

What is St. Veronica/independence Mission School's ranking?

St. Veronica/independence Mission School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Veronica/independence Mission School?

The application deadline for St. Veronica/independence Mission School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is St. Veronica/independence Mission School located?

St. Veronica/independence Mission School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 43 other private schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Philadelphia, PA is $12,904 for elementary schools and $18,927 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Philadelphia, PA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).