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Best 60561 Illinois Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Darien KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
7906 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-9094
Grades: NS-PK
| 5 students
The Goddard School
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Daycare / Preschool
8350 Lemont Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 985-7117
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Grades: PK-8
| 149 students
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
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in 60561 Illinois

60561, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1321 Plainfield Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 971-3870
Grades: NS-PK
| 56 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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