Immaculate Conception—St. Joseph School, known locally as ICSJ, is a leading Catholic school partnering with parents to serve PreK3 through 8th grade students from 28 different Chicago zip codes.

With two campuses located in the heart of Chicago's Old Town neighborhood, our families appreciate the close proximity to Chicago's downtown. Our 1431 N. North Park Campus serves our PreK3-3rd grade students as well as our Little Dolphins Tot Program, while our 363 W. Hill Street Campus houses 4th through 8th Grades.

STRONG FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

The first thing you'll notice is that ICSJ students, families, school leaders, faculty, and staff members exude a true sense of community. At ICSJ, we are a "family of families," and engagement is high...the highest, in fact, among all elementary schools within the Archdiocese of Chicago, according to the most recent 5-Essentials survey.  

RIGOROUS ACADEMICS

With test scores among the top 15% nationwide, our students are well prepared for success at the top high schools throughout Chicagoland, and beyond. Our unique co-teaching model puts ICSJ students on the path to success from an early age. The support of 2 certified teachers in each classroom from PreK3 - 3rd grade allows for authentic differentiation, meeting students where they are and helping them to reach their full potential. 

BEYOND THE BASICS

Our rigorous core curriculum is bolstered by weekly art, music, and STEM classes, with Physical Education and Spanish classes meeting multiple times weekly, depending on grade level.  Social Emotional Learning and Executive Functioning are built into each day throughout all classrooms.  

Working closely with our classroom teachers, our Student Support Team consists of 4 learning specialists, 2 counselors, and a school nurse. With ongoing collaboration with our teachers, our SST is there to help ensure each student is getting what they need, when they need it. 

EXPLORING INTERESTS AND GAINING EXPERIENCE

Over 40 opportunities for before, during, and after school clubs, classes, enrichment programs, sports teams, performing arts, and leadership organizations provide our students the chance to explore interests, gain specific skills, build teamwork, develop self-discipline and responsibility, and have fun with their friends and classmates. 

TOP HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT

With 95% of our students earning admittance to their top-choice high school and serving as student leaders once they get there, we're proud to partner with our ICSJ School parents to help develop tomorrow's community and church leaders. 

FINS UP, DOLPHINS!