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Principals' Welcome

Welcome to Immaculate Conception–St. Joseph School!

Thank you for your interest in ICSJ School. We hope this site provides you with a meaningful introduction to who we are—our outstanding academics, faith-based education, vibrant community, admissions process, outreach, and athletics. Whether you are a prospective or current parent, we invite you to explore and discover what makes ICSJ such a special place.

 

ICSJ thrives because of the many dedicated people who make up our community—administration, faculty, parents, students, and parishioners. Together, we have built a school that is the Catholic school of choice for families from 28 different Chicago zip codes.

 

Since opening our doors in 2002 with just 17 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, ICSJ has grown into a thriving school community now serving over 270 students across two state-of-the-art campuses. In just over two decades, our graduates have gone on to attend Chicago’s most selective high schools and, later, some of the nation’s most prestigious universities.

 

Our story is one of innovation, growth, and achievement. Highlights include:

  • The opening of our second campus in 2011.

  • Launching a 1:1 iPad program for Grades 4–8 in 2016, later expanded to Kindergarten through Grade 3 in 2020.

  • Offering rich enrichment classes to develop the whole child.

  • Building a competitive athletics program that strengthens teamwork and school spirit.

  • Achieving standardized test scores in the top 10–15% nationally, consistently placing ICSJ among Chicago’s top elementary schools.

  • Receiving recognition as the Archdiocese of Chicago school with the “Highest Family and Parent Engagement” in 2024/205.

 

While this website offers a glimpse into ICSJ, the best way to experience our vibrant and nurturing community is to visit us in person. We warmly invite you to schedule a tour by contacting our Admissions Director, Jodi Thyen, at [email protected].

 

We look forward to welcoming you to ICSJ soon!

 

With gratitude,
Katie Sullivan and Margaret Faller
Co-Principals
Immaculate Conception–St. Joseph School