SMALL SCHOOL FEEL IN A GREAT BIG CITY! Immaculate Conception St.
Joseph School is a premier Catholic elementary school on Chicago's near north side, serving over 300 students from 28 different zip codes.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Learning specialists and counselors on staff
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
449 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At ICSJ School, our unique co-teaching model puts 2 certified teachers in every classroom through 3rd grade, giving students authentic differentiation in learning in the early years, with the continued support of a dedicated Differentiation Specialist working with all 4th and 5th grade classes. Student Support Teams each of our two campuses (PreK3 - 3rd grade at 1431 N. North Park and 4th-8th at 363 W. Hill Street) consist of 2 learning specialists and 1 counselor with a full-time school nurse shared between the campuses. Dedicated Spanish, PE, Music, Art, STEM and Religion classes are incorporated all grade levels.
- Our focus is on developing each child to his or her fullest potential. Our students have tested in the top 85% for math and reading, at every grade level tested (K-8th) within the state of Illinois, for the last 3 years and go on to the best high schools in Chicago and beyond upon graduating 8th grade.
- Come join ICSJ...a Family of Families!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School often compared to?
Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frances Xavier Warde School by visitors of our site.
What is Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School's ranking?
Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School located?
Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School is located in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Near North Side.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School vs. Frances Xavier Warde School
The nearest high school to Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School is The Latin School Of Chicago (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Catherine Cook School (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: NS-8 | 461 students 0.1 miles 226 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 266-3381
0.1
NS-8
461
Guidepost Montessori at Old Town
Montessori School
Grades: NS-K 0.3 miles 311 W Division in Old Town Park
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 938-6002
0.3
NS-K
n/a
Grades: PK-12 | 1,137 students 0.3 miles 59 W North Blvd
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6000
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6000
0.3
PK-12
1,137
Grades: PK-12 | 1,099 students 0.3 miles 1531 N Dearborn Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6479
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 582-6479
0.3
PK-12
1,099
Lincoln Park Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 39 students 0.3 miles 108 W Germania Pl
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 482-9009
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 482-9009
0.3
PK-K
39
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