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Kingswood Academy

133 Plainfield Road Darien, IL 60561
Tel: (630) 887-1411

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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
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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 (2026-27)

  • 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

Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeKingswood Academy
Pre-K15
Kind17
117
219
311
49
520
619
712
810
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Year Founded
1996
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Student Body

Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform designed by Schoolbelles
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools (ICNS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,400
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% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Bernadette McCarthy
Admissions Associate
Kat Beckert
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
BasketballVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
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:
    • -
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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?
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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).

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