For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 194 students in Darien, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,776 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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Darien KinderCare![Darien KinderCare Photo - Playground]( "Darien KinderCare Photo - Playground")
Daycare / Preschool
7906 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-9094
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-9094
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
7214 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 324-6814
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Darien, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Abc Land Preschool (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
1321 Plainfield Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 971-3870
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 971-3870
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 14 students
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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