For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 194 students in Darien, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private preschools in Darien, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Preschools in Darien, IL (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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 preschools are located in Darien, IL?
4 private preschools are located in Darien, IL.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Darien?
50% of private preschools in Darien are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Darien are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Darien include: The Goddard School vs. Kingswood Academy, Kingswood Academy vs. The Goddard School
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