Immaculate Conception Catholic School is well known in the North Central Texas area as a place where faith formation and academic excellence meets.
With it's logo of "Teach As Jesus Taught" ICCS pursues excellence in all areas of instruction with a faith focus on the Christian virtues that are needed to make a difference in today's society.
In its 19th year of existence, ICCS has already compiled an impressive record of academic and sports championships with their students making their mark at the state and national levels in competitions ranging from art and music to geography and handwriting.
The school holds more state handwriting championships that any other school in the nation.
Immaculate Conception Catholic School is a place where families feel at home and involved as they pray, study, play, and come together as community.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Immaculate Conception Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild to Medium Learning Differences: Learning Lab and Title I services
Year Founded
1995
Student Body
Total Students
185 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
22 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Registration in February
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Kristy Hawley
Admissions Associate
Elaine Schad
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES:
- Weekly Mass on Thursdays, special events, and Holy Days
- Cherub Choir Grades K-3
- Upper School Choir Grades 7-8 which sings at the Masses
- Altar Server Program
- Monthly Food Drive for the Poor
- Clothing, Eye Glass, and Adoption Collection Drives
- Christ-Centered Christmas Program
- Living Stations
- November 1 First Graders Dress as Saints of the Church in honor of the Feast of All Saints.
- Feast of St. Nicholas
- Catholic Book Fair
- Catholic Movie Night
- Tribute to Veterans
- Texas Program
- Grandparents Day
- Advent Lighting
- Preparation for first sacraments
- St. Jude's Trik-a-Thon sponsored by pre-kindergarten and kindergarten
- Virtue of the Month
- Living Rosary
- ORGANIZATIONS: ICCS HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION: Supports the school with a variety of opportunities for fellowship, service, and fundraising including family picnic, Thanksgiving lunch for all school families, Lenten Pancake lunch, the annual auction, magazine drive, and various service drives.
- North Texas Independent League - N.T.I.L. welcomes us this year for sports and academic competition against teams from Tioga, St. Mary's in Gainesville, Sivell's Bend, Texoma Christian, and Walnut Bend.
- Private Schools Interscholastic Association -P.S.I.A An extracurricular academic program and competition for students in grades one through eight.
- Junior Kiwanis Builders Club
- Student Council
- Girl and Boy Scouts of America
- ICCS Chess Club
- Stringed Orchestra Program for violin, cello, and viola
- Academic Competitions- The events range from Storytelling for the lower grades to a variety of math, science, language arts, fine arts, speech, and one-act play opportunities for our older students. If you feel that you would be willing to work in any of these areas, please call the office and give your name so that we can contact you with more information. These contests are a great way for our students to meet students from other schools while going beyond the classroom with their various talents.
- SPORTS: Athletic Director: Johnathan Yosten
- ICCS participates in the North Texas Independent League against teams from Muenster Sacred Heart, Tioga, Gainesville St. Mary, Sivell's Bend, and Walnut Bend.
- Sports Fee: $75 for each participating student.
- CHAMPIONSHIPS:
- NTIL ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS
- PSIA ACADEMIC CHAMPIONS
- NTIL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS
- NTIL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS
- DUKE SCHOLARS
- GEOGRAPHY BEE CHAMPIONS
- SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONS
- NATIONAL HANDWRITING AND ART AWARD
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Immaculate Conception Catholic School cost?
Immaculate Conception Catholic School's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What sports does Immaculate Conception Catholic School offer?
Immaculate Conception Catholic School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Football and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Immaculate Conception Catholic School?
The application deadline for Immaculate Conception Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/14/2019
Our son attended ICCS from 1st-8th grade. When he started, we were new to Texas and needed more time to investigate the public and private school options. Our son benefited from the smaller class sizes and additional one-on-one attention, and we took things year-to-year. Soon, it became clear that the best decision was to keep him at ICCS. He participated in a wide range of extracurricular activities from orchestra to basketball, track, football, and modern oratory. While we are not Catholic, common Christian values were reinforced and nurtured. He made lifelong friends, and as parents, we did as well. He successfully transitioned to a large, public high school and thrived academically, socially, and athletically. He is now at a small, private, liberal arts college where his scholarships have enabled him to continue learning and developing while also playing his favorite sport. He will be graduating next year. Looking back, ICCS most certainly made a huge difference in our son's formative years. ICCS is like a big family. We recommend this school to anyone who might be looking for a smaller setting with a Catholic/Christian mission. The tuition is affordable, and the curriculum is aligned with the state standards. The faculty/staff all have teaching credentials; many of which hold Texas teacher certification.
5 3/14/2019
Immaculate Conception Catholic School is an incredible School. My husband and I sent our twins to Pre-K here with the intention of placing them in a public school starting in Kindergarten. However, we quickly changed our minds. Our kids are taught so much more than academics, and the staff has been amazing. Our kids actually enjoy school and are learning so much more than I ever anticipated. It is wonderful knowing that you are sending your child to a school where they are surrounded by others that share the same values and morals as you, and that what you teach at home is reinforced at school. I highly recommend this school.
5 3/2/2019
We are new to Immaculate Conception this year, and it's been a wonderful transition. We had been a homeschooling family for 6 years and needed a change of pace. My 4 children attend here, and as I was sharing with another parent today, ICCS does an amazing job at continuing on our Catholic culture that we have developed in our own domestic church. The faith is woven so beautifully throughout the day and permeates the curriculum. The staff are all active Catholics, and the academics are on point! It's been a wonderful place to call our new academic home.
5 5/17/2016
Immaculate Conception Catholic School is a wonderful school. I originally sent my first child here for pre-k while we looked into a permanent school in the local Dallas/ Ft Worth diocese. After our first year we saw such amazing growth in our child that we knew we would stay. Not only were the academics solid but the spiritual growth and faith lessons my child was experiencing truly reflected the school's promise to "teach as Jesus taught." On top of all that, as we looked into other local Catholic schools, we realized that Immaculate Conception had one of the lowest tuition rates in the diocese. We have since sent all of our other children to this wonderful school.
5 10/16/2014
I am a 7th grade student at ICCS and it is a very faith centered school. I have been here since Pre-K 3 and have always felt included. The teachers are very nice and the classes are fun.
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