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Darien Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 194 students in Darien, IL, 5% of all K-12 students in Darien, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
50% of private schools in Darien, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Darien, IL (2026-27)

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Darien KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
Daycare / Preschool
7906 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-9094
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
8350 Lemont Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 985-7117
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Map of Kingswood Academy
Kingswood Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
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St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
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Darien, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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Abc Land Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool
1321 Plainfield Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 971-3870
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Darien, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
194
Students
$4,483
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Darien)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
194 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
15%
34%
0.56
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
115 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
58 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,483
$10,418
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$961
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Darien, IL?
4 private schools are located in Darien, IL.
What percentage of students in Darien go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Darien are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Darien?
50% of private schools in Darien are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Darien are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Darien include: The Goddard School vs. Kingswood Academy, Kingswood Academy vs. The Goddard School

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