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#578 of 716 private schools in IL

Immaculate Conception

Elementary School · Columbia, IL

A private elementary school in Columbia, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

321 S METTER AVE, Columbia, IL 62236

  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,239
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment345
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Immaculate Conception sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low29/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$112,070

Median home value

$300,300

Median rent

$1,089/mo

College educated

48.1%

Homeownership

85%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eagleview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–10.2 mi296Compare →
Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.52–41.1 mi436Compare →
Bluffview Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–65.0 mi503Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Immaculate Conception is listed in Columbia, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Immaculate Conception

Immaculate Conception is a private elementary school in Columbia, IL, serving approximately 345 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Immaculate Conception

What grades does Immaculate Conception serve?

Immaculate Conception serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Immaculate Conception?

Immaculate Conception has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Conception?

The student-teacher ratio at Immaculate Conception is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Immaculate Conception rank in IL?

Immaculate Conception ranks #578 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is Immaculate Conception's MySchoolScout rating?

Immaculate Conception has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Immaculate Conception a private school?

Yes, Immaculate Conception is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Immaculate Conception a religious school?

Immaculate Conception has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
345
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Monroe County
Area population (ZIP 62236)
14,175
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62236; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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