Kensington School Of The Highlands serves 298 students in grades Nursery/Preschool, is a member of the Other special emphasis association(s).
The student:teacher of Kensington School Of The Highlands is 298:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 to Kensington School Of The Highlands is Timothy Christian Schools (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Immanuel Christian Academy (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Westbrook KinderCare (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westbrook KinderCare ![Westbrook KinderCare Photo - Messiah and Payton are enjoying tummy time together.]( "Westbrook KinderCare Photo - Messiah and Payton are enjoying tummy time together.")
Daycare / Preschool
1 Westbrook Corporate Center, Ste 135
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-7115
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-7115
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Kensington 103
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 216-4828
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 216-4828
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
2329 S Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Divine Providence School ![Divine Providence School Photo - Divine Providence Catholic School]( "Divine Providence School Photo - Divine Providence Catholic School")
(Catholic)
2500 Mayfair Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-2258
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-2258
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Sports: 1 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
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Nazareth Academy
(Catholic)
1209 West Ogden Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2329 S Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Divine Providence School ![Divine Providence School Photo - Divine Providence Catholic School]( "Divine Providence School Photo - Divine Providence Catholic School")
(Catholic)
2500 Mayfair Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-2258
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-2258
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Visitation School
(Catholic)
851 S York St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4931
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4931
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Acceptance rate listed
Westchester Christian School
(Christian)
10600 W Cermak Rd
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-3040
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Westbrook KinderCare ![Westbrook KinderCare Photo - Messiah and Payton are enjoying tummy time together.]( "Westbrook KinderCare Photo - Messiah and Payton are enjoying tummy time together.")
Daycare / Preschool
1 Westbrook Corporate Center, Ste 135
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-7115
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-7115
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 21 students
Bright Horizons
Daycare / Preschool
1520 Kensington 103
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 216-4828
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 216-4828
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
2329 S Wolf Road
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 562-5580
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 66 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
188 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 833-4616
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,269 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
Divine Providence School ![Divine Providence School Photo - Divine Providence Catholic School]( "Divine Providence School Photo - Divine Providence Catholic School")
(Catholic)
2500 Mayfair Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-2258
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 562-2258
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
9183.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Banbury Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
9183.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
9183.4 miles
Gr: K-2 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
9183.4 miles
Gr: 6-12
278 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
9183.5 miles
Gr: PK
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