About St. Malachy School
St. Malachy Catholic School serves North/North-Central Philadelphia, educating Pre-K through Grade 8. Founded in 1860, it avoided Archdiocese closure by joining the Independence Mission Schools network in 2013, and uses an income-based sliding-scale tuition model welcoming students of all faiths.
Quick facts
- Founded 1860 (parish established 1850)
- Joined Independence Mission Schools in 2013 to avoid closure
- North/North-Central Philadelphia (1012 W Thompson St)
- Income-based sliding-scale tuition; all faiths welcome
A Catholic education in Philadelphia
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