Immaculate Conception School is dedicated to the development of Christian values for children in preschool through 8th grade.
We believe that education is a partnership between school and home.
Working together, with the help of God, we support the best in our children.
Immaculate Conception School is a vibrant, caring community of Christian families and individuals dedicated to the formation of young people who will be prepared to lead society into the future in a manner that will be pleasing to God.
Quick Facts (2025)
- Top Ranked MO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Immaculate Conception School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022
Student Body
Total Students
521 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating today's youth for tomorrow's discipleship.
- Immaculate Conception School is dedicated to the development of Christian values for children in preschool through 8th grade.
- We believe that education is a partnership between school and home.
- Working together, with the help of God, we support the best in our children.
- Immaculate Conception School is a vibrant, caring community of Christian families and individuals dedicated to the formation of young people who will be prepared to lead society into the future in a manner that will be pleasing to God.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Immaculate Conception School's ranking?
Immaculate Conception School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Immaculate Conception School?
The application deadline for Immaculate Conception School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Immaculate Conception School located?
Immaculate Conception School is located in the Bradford Park neighborhood of Springfield, MO.
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