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Best 60561 Illinois Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 194 students in 60561, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,790 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 85%.
50% of private schools in 60561, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in 60561, IL (2026-27)

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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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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
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60561, 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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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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