Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,400
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Kingswood Academy
About the School
- Kingswood Academy supports parents in their role as primary educators of their children.
- We educate the whole child, developing not only the intellectual capacities of our students, but also the moral, spiritual, and physical aspects as well.
- Kingswood Academy is a Catholic grade school servicing grades PreK through 8.
- We offer full and half day PreK and full day Kindergarten.
- We are in the Diocese of Joliet and recognized as a Catholic school but Kingswood Academy is an independant school.
- Kingswood Academy teaches a Classical Curriculum.
- We do not teach or follow Common Core.
- Our students are challenged not only in their education but in their spiritual lives.
- Please schedule a private tour of our school at any time or join us for an open house.
- We would be happy to show you why Kingswood is a an asset in the education of your child.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,400
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform designed by Schoolbelles
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Bernadette McCarthy
Admissions Associate
Kat Beckert
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Writing Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Performing Arts Club
School Notes
- Challenging academics based on the classics and the Core Knowledge Curriculum
- Highly qualified teachers
- Award Winning Character Education Program
- Catholic Religion
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kingswood Academy cost?
Kingswood Academy's tuition is approximately $6,400 for private students.
What schools are Kingswood Academy often compared to?
Kingswood Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Goddard School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Kingswood Academy?
The acceptance rate of Kingswood Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
Who are famous alumni from Kingswood Academy?
Kingswood Academy famous alumni include: .
What sports does Kingswood Academy offer?
Kingswood Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Kingswood Academy?
The application deadline for Kingswood Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Kingswood Academy vs. The Goddard School
The nearest high school to Kingswood Academy is Vine Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mark Christian School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Willowbrook KinderCare (0.5 miles away)
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(630) 321-1427
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(630) 324-6814
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(630) 961-3950
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(630) 986-1100
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(630) 423-5916
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Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
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(630) 964-5363
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Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
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La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Distance: 3.9 mi
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Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
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2221 64th St
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(630) 824-4574
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
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(630) 986-1100
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(630) 655-1066
Distance: 2.0 mi
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Extracurriculars: 15
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(630) 423-5916
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(630) 352-5081
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Avg. class size: 15 students
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(630) 971-0184
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: NS | 23 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Plainfield Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 321-1427
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Montessori School
16w331 63rd St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-0083
Distance: 1.3 mi
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
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Daycare / Preschool
6551 S Cass Ave Ste B
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 961-3950
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School (Christian)
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Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-1100
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