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Best Darien Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Darien KinderCare
Darien KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
7906 Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-9094
Gr: NS-PK | 5 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
8350 Lemont Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 985-7117
Gr: NS-K
Kingswood Academy
(Catholic)
133 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 887-1411
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Darien, Illinois 糖心原创s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1321 Plainfield Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 971-3870
Gr: NS-PK | 56 students Avg. class size: 14 students

Overview

This Town (Darien)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
194 Students
182,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
12,935 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
48%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,483
$11,274
Average Summer Program Cost
$130
$687
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$2,839
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
6,849 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
15,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
11,946 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
115 Students
87,516 Students
% White Students
59%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
203 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
58 Students
57,835 Students
% of Others Students
30%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
5 sports

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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