St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center Photo - Preschoolers are all smiles at the St. John Early Learning Center because they can feel and share the love of Jesus while having fun as they learn.

Best Darien Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 194 students in Darien, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,790 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Darien, IL are educated in private 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 84%.
50% of private schools in Darien, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Darien, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Darien KinderCare
Darien KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
7906 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-9094
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8350 Lemont Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 985-7117
Gr: NS-K
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center
St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center Photo - Preschoolers are all smiles at the St. John Early Learning Center because they can feel and share the love of Jesus while having fun as they learn.
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Darien, Illinois

Darien, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1321 Plainfield Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 971-3870
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 14 students

Overview

This Town (Darien)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
194 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
53%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,483
$12,508
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$949
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
5 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%
# White Students
115 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
58 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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