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.

Best Darien Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 194 students in Darien, IL (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,776 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Darien, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is same as the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
50% of private schools in Darien, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Darien, IL (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Darien KinderCare
Darien KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
7906 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-9094
Grades: NS-PK
| 5 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
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 Darien, Illinois

Darien, 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 Darien, IL?
4 private schools are located in Darien, IL.
What percentage of students in Darien go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Darien are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Darien?
50% of private schools in Darien are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Darien are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Darien include: The Goddard School vs. Kingswood Academy, Kingswood Academy vs. The Goddard School

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