For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 194 students in 60561, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,776 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in 60561, 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 60561, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in 60561, 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
60561, 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 60561, IL?
4 private schools are located in 60561, IL.
What percentage of students in 60561 go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in 60561 are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 60561?
50% of private schools in 60561 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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