Founded in 1969, Kensington School is a private nursery,preschool, and Kindergarten serving families in the western suburbs of Chicago.
We offer a play based academic program for ages 2 - 6 years of age .Enrichment programs, organic hot lunches and snacks, and private tutoring are also available.
Both half and full day programs are offered.. Come in and visit our beautiful classrooms, cutting-edge curriculum, and inspiring teaching staff! Stay awhile anf enjoy our big beautiful playground area, too!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Kensington School Of The Highlands ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1969
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
289 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
comfortable play clothes
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mary Johnson
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
enrichment classes and lunch program
School Notes
- Founded in 1969, Kensington School is a private nursery,preschool, and Kindergarten serving families in the western suburbs of Chicago. We offer a play based academic program for ages 2 - 6 years of age .Enrichment programs, organic hot lunches and snacks, and private tutoring are also available. Both half and full day programs are offered.. Come in and visit our beautiful classrooms, cutting-edge curriculum, and inspiring teaching staff! Stay awhile anf enjoy our big beautiful playground area, too!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Kensington School Of The Highlands?
The acceptance rate of Kensington School Of The Highlands is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What is Kensington School Of The Highlands's ranking?
Kensington School Of The Highlands ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Kensington School Of The Highlands?
The application deadline for Kensington School Of The Highlands is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Kensington School Of The Highlands is Acacia Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Grand Ave Preschool - Day Care (0.1 miles away)
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Grand Ave Preschool - Day Care
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1905 W 59th Street
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 113 students
Advent Christian Dcc
Daycare / Preschool
1525 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-6061
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-6061
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
Acacia Academy ![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
0.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
700 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 20 students
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Acacia Academy ![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
0.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
1.8 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
(Catholic)
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
2.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
School
Location
Miles
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Acacia Academy ![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
0.8 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
700 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 20 students
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Helping Hand School
Special Education School
9649 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 386-6818
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 42 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Grand Ave Preschool - Day Care
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1905 W 59th Street
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-1103
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 113 students
Advent Christian Dcc
Daycare / Preschool
1525 W Plainfield Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-6061
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 246-6061
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 29 students
700 W 55th St
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-4820
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Avg. class size: 20 students
St. Johns Lutheran School ![St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.]( "St. Johns Lutheran School Photo - The St. John's cheerleaders are taking a break.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
505 S Park Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-1690
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative World Montessori School
Montessori School
1250 W Goodman Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5255
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 354-5255
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 143 students Extracurrculars: 2
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 Wildspring Pkwy
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 439-7092
9179.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
9180.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
9180.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 807 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7800 Caton Farm Rd
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 439-5555
9180.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1480 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
9180.3 miles
Gr: PK
School Reviews
5 5/23/2022
This is possibly one of the best things we did for our kids and their early education. The staff at Kensington Highlands are so supportive and caring. They make sure our kids are blossoming, and we are impressed with every detail.
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