Immaculate Conception—St. Joseph School (ICSJ) is a leading private Catholic parish school located in the heart of Chicago's Old Town neighborhood. ICSJ operates two campuses, serving over 300 students in PreK through 8th Grade. The North Park Campus educates PreK3-3rd Grade and the 2-year-old Tot Program, while the Hill Street Campus houses 4th through 8th Grade.

Philosophy

Immaculate Conception—St. Joseph School will provide each student with a superior education that fully develops their individual, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and civic potential.

Rooted in Catholic traditions, Immaculate Conception – St. Joseph School will provide a diverse and inclusive environment and an exemplary academic curriculum, thus enabling the student to become an educated and vital Christian and secular community member. We will constantly remind our neighboring communities that Catholic education instills in the students values and ideals essential for Christian living in a contemporary society.

The administration and faculty will provide state-of-the-art facilities and a contemporary, challenging academic curriculum. Most of all, we commit ourselves to fostering each child's unique talents and potential.

We will employ talented, committed, professional faculty to achieve our educational goals, integrate Catholic teachings into the curriculum, and involve parents as vital participants in their children's education.

We support a curriculum designed to enhance individual development while fostering participation in the faith community through prayer, worship, and action.

Our aim:  To be the school of choice for every Catholic grade school parent in Chicago.

Mission Statement

Immaculate Conception-St. Joseph School is driven by its mission and vision of creating a model urban educational experience for the children of Chicago. The innovative and contemporary curriculum combines academic experiences with life skills to provide a high-quality, value-driven education based on Catholic traditions.

Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School Logo

The abstract line drawing in the ICSJ logo is a rendering of the Holy Family in which Joseph cradles Mary and the infant Jesus in his arms. The mark elegantly embodies the essence of St. Joseph and the Immaculate Conception and the cornerstone of our School and Parish community – our families.