How much is Lacordaire Academy tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Lacordaire Academy is $16,750 for grades Pre-K 4; $16,750 for grades K; $16,500 for grades 1-4; $17,200 for grades 5-8; $21,000 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.

Does Lacordaire Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?

It depends on the grade: its own assessment for grades 5-8; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 9-12.

When is the Lacordaire Academy application deadline?

The main application deadline is December 9, 2026, and decisions are released January 14, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.

How many students attend Lacordaire Academy?

Lacordaire Academy enrolls 272 students in grades Pre-K–12, with about 8 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Lacordaire Academy tuition & admissions

Upper Montclair, NJGrades Pre-K–12Day, coedReligious affiliation

Tuition 2026-27

$21,000

Highest grade band

Application deadline

December 9

2026

Students

272

8 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
Pre-K 4	$16,750
K	$16,750
1-4	$16,500
5-8	$17,200
9-12	$21,000

How to apply

Entry grades	Pre-K 4, K, 1-4, 5-8, 9-12
Admission test, grades 5-8	Its own assessment
Admission test, grades 9-12	ISEE or SSAT
Interview	Required
Apply through	School's own portal
Application fee	$75
Deadline	December 9, 2026
Decisions released	January 14, 2027

School facts

Students	272
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	32
Students per teacher	7.9
School days per year	173
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	100%
Endowment	—
Annual revenue	—
Head of school pay	—

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Lacordaire Academy FAQ

How much is Lacordaire Academy tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Lacordaire Academy is $16,750 for grades Pre-K 4; $16,750 for grades K; $16,500 for grades 1-4; $17,200 for grades 5-8; $21,000 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
Does Lacordaire Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?: It depends on the grade: its own assessment for grades 5-8; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 9-12.
When is the Lacordaire Academy application deadline?: The main application deadline is December 9, 2026, and decisions are released January 14, 2027. Families apply through the school's own portal.
How many students attend Lacordaire Academy?: Lacordaire Academy enrolls 272 students in grades Pre-K–12, with about 8 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Sources: tuition and admissions from lacordaireacademy.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24. “—” means we couldn't find it.