Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,750
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Immaculate Conception
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,750
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Immaculate Conception ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Resource Teacher, Response to Intervention
Year Founded
1853
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Immaculate Conception School is to provide experiences, to inspire, challenge and nurture the mind, body, and spirit of our students within​ the framework of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the tradition of the Catholic Church.
Student Body
Total Students
393 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
school uniforms: navy pants or plaid skirts, white or light blue knit shirts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
a very supportive parish and Parents and Friends group along with an Endowment Fund help keep tuition low
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
Admissions Director
Michael L. Kish
Admissions Associate
Bev Epplin
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- Mission --- Community --- Service --- since 1853. Come and join our award winning school where opportunity abounds and parents and teachers make the difference!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Immaculate Conception cost?
Immaculate Conception's tuition is approximately $2,750 for private students.
What schools are Immaculate Conception often compared to?
Immaculate Conception is often viewed alongside schools like SS Peter & Paul Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Immaculate Conception offer?
Immaculate Conception offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Immaculate Conception's ranking?
Immaculate Conception ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Immaculate Conception?
The application deadline for Immaculate Conception is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Immaculate Conception vs. SS Peter & Paul Catholic School
The nearest high school to Immaculate Conception is Notre Dame High School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. James Catholic School (5.5 miles away)
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Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
412 W Washington St
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-3510
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
6040 Telegraph Road
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 293-1200
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students
Catholic
6611 Christopher Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2580 Baumgartner Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 846-0171
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Catholic
4550 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 227-8654
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 34
All-girls (Catholic)
320 E Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 544-1015
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Catholic
501 Columbia Ave
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 922-9751
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(314) 481-8400
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9515 Tesson Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63123
(314) 631-1400
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
412 W Washington St
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-3510
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students
Catholic
6611 Christopher Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Catholic
4550 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 227-8654
Distance: 7.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
800 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 842-6846
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Catholic
4900 Ringer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 487-1666
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Catholic
412 W Washington St
Millstadt, IL 62260
(618) 476-3510
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
6040 Telegraph Road
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 293-1200
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 526 students
Catholic
6611 Christopher Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 314-4025
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2580 Baumgartner Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 846-0171
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students
Catholic
4550 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(636) 227-8654
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113 S Rapp Ave
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(618) 281-4995
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4995
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Rank:
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77 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
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Rank:
10/
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1 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4997
0.7 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 427 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-4993
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(618) 286-3311
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(618) 286-3311
4.3 miles
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