Private School in Darien, DuPage County, IL

Kingswood Academy:
Kingswood Academy is is an independent Catholic school located in Darien (a suburb of Chicago) in DuPage County, Illinois, serving grades PreK-3 through to 8. Kingswood Academy partners with parents to cultivate academic excellence and human virtues, inspiring each child to become a leader who lives by Christian principles. Our students come from many of the suburbs surrounding Darien. Most, if not all of our families, help each other with carpooling.Kingswood Academy is dedicated to the academic, moral, physical, and spiritual formation of our students. We provide challenging academics through a classical curriculum in a morally sound and spiritually enriching environment. Teachers will provide a quality instructional program to all of our students. Kingswood Academy supports parents as the primary educators of their children.

* To develop the moral, spiritual and intellectual formation of the children
* To provide an environment of academic excellence, good character formation and respect for the dignity of each person
* To aid parents in fulfilling their role as the primary educators of their children
* To assist parents to cultivate human virtues and develop a strong moral character in their children

Our Goal:
Our goal is that Kingswood students become competent and responsible men and women who live by Christian principles. We adhere to the teaching of the Catholic Church and emphasize the philosophy of the laity. At Kingswood, we believe that parents are the primary educators of their own children. We are here to reinforce your beliefs and assist you in this goal.

Education programs for grades PreK-3 through to 8th Grade:

- Challenging academics are provided through a classical curriculum in a morally sound and spiritually enriching environment

- Subjects include:  Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Religion & Enrichment classes (Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education & Fine Motor Skills)

- Character Education program:  Each month there is a school-wide virtue featured in the curriculum

Additionally:  A wide range of extra-curricular activities

Why Choose Us?
* Catholic faith instruction and formation
* Challenging curriculum following the core knowledge sequence
* Small class size
* Individualized attention
* Virtue-based character education
* Parent education and support
* Community service projects

"There are so many reasons why we love Kingswood Academy. The academic program is challenging and individual attention can be given to the students due to the small class size. The religion program teaches the Catholic faith, not some watered down version of Catholicism. We want to know that the values and beliefs we have at home are also carried over into the school day.

We don't want our children thinking that religion is something we only talk about on Sunday or amongst the family. They should be able to talk, share, and live their faith all day long. Kingswood supports the family and promotes the faith through family activities, guest speakers, and other events all year long. There are not many schools like Kingswood, and we're so happy that we found them." - Carrie & Greg.