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St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center
Darien KinderCare
The Goddard School

Darien Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 85%.
50% of private schools in Darien, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Private Schools in Darien, IL (2026)

Darien KinderCare Photo
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
(2)
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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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
194
Students
-41.7% (-139 students) 10-yr
$4,483
Avg. Tuition
-25.3% (-$1,517) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-12.5% (-2 students) 10-yr
15%
Students of Color
-40.0% (-10.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-40.0% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Darien)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
194 Students
251,350 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202565166179
202465162172
202348171174
202256178185
202156174180
202056168171
201954174175
201854171172
201754177180
201652175178
201567168167
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% Students of Color
15%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202515%34%34%
202415%34%34%
202314%34%33%
202214%34%33%
202114%34%32%
202013%35%32%
201934%33%31%
201834%33%31%
201727%34%32%
201628%34%32%
201525%35%32%
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0.56
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.560.660.65
20240.560.660.65
20230.530.660.65
20220.560.650.64
20210.560.650.64
20200.560.660.64
20190.580.650.63
20180.580.650.63
20170.590.620.61
20160.600.620.61
20150.520.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20255%5%5%
20245%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20194%4%4%
20184%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20164%3%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%10%9%
20243%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20226%10%8%
20216%10%9%
20206%10%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%9%8%
20175%9%8%
20165%9%8%
20154%9%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
21,046 Students
% Black Students
3%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20231%8%8%
20194%9%7%
20184%9%7%
20174%9%7%
20164%9%7%
20153%9%8%
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# White Students
115 Students
128,862 Students
% White Students
59%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202559%51%52%
202459%51%52%
202335%51%52%
202243%53%54%
202143%52%54%
202043%52%54%
201931%53%56%
201831%53%56%
201731%56%58%
201632%56%58%
201525%55%58%
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# 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
65,479 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202530%26%26%
202430%26%26%
202359%26%25%
202251%25%25%
202151%25%25%
202051%25%24%
201956%25%24%
201856%24%23%
201756%22%22%
201655%23%22%
201565%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
22 Teachers
18,872 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20259:113:111:1
20249:113:111:1
20239:113:111:1
202210:113:111:1
202110:113:111:1
202010:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201811:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540%53%55%
202440%52%54%
202340%50%54%
202240%51%54%
202140%50%54%
202028%50%54%
201922%50%53%
201822%49%53%
201722%48%53%
201622%49%52%
201540%50%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025141615
2024141715
2023141715
2022141715
2021141715
2020141715
2019141715
2018141715
2017141715
2016141715
2015161715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,483
$12,457

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$4,483$12,671$15,012
2024$4,483$9,594$13,254
2023$4,483$8,924$12,626
2022$4,483$8,609$12,187
2021$4,483$8,334$11,800
2020$6,400$8,312$11,512
2019$6,400$8,068$11,293
2018$6,400$7,898$11,017
2017$6,400$7,863$10,708
2016$6,400$7,289$10,356
2015$6,000$7,003$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$961

Summer Program Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$130$943$1,152
2024$130$947$1,128
2023$130$1,009$1,156
2022$130$1,138$1,102
2021$130$672$1,125
2020$130$667$1,217
2019$130$687$1,305
2018$130$783$1,108
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
34%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540%34%34%
202440%33%34%
202340%33%34%
202240%32%33%
202140%31%33%
202040%32%32%
201940%31%31%
201840%30%30%
201740%29%30%
201640%29%29%
201525%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$4,422

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$2,000$3,868$7,073
2024$2,000$3,415$6,930
2023$2,000$2,426$6,469
2022$2,000$2,492$6,289
2021$2,000$2,514$6,055
2020$2,000$2,509$5,921
2019$2,000$2,541$5,795
2018$2,000$2,466$5,456
2017$2,000$2,525$5,319
2016$2,000$2,614$5,105
2015$2,000$2,666$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDarien, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202590%84%81%
202490%90%85%
202390%91%85%
202290%91%85%
202190%91%85%
202090%91%85%
201990%90%85%
201890%90%85%
201790%90%85%
201690%92%85%
201590%92%85%
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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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