Kingswood Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Darien, IL
133 Plainfield Rd, Darien, IL 60561
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Illinois
In Darien, Illinois, Kingswood Academy is an independent Catholic school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 127 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. The school is part of the Diocese of Joliet. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 127
- Teachers
- 13.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 62 girls, 65 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Joliet
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (10 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Kingswood Academy
What grades does Kingswood Academy serve?
Kingswood Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Kingswood Academy?
About 127 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Kingswood Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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