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Lake Forest Academy tuition & admissions

Lake Forest, ILGrades 9–12Boarding, coedlfanet.org

Tuition 2026-27

$57,150

Boarding $79,775

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

446

7 students per teacher

Admission test

ISEE or SSAT

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDayBoarding
9-12$57,150$79,775

Financial aid: $6,383,800 to 150 students (about $42,559 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades9, 10, 11, 12
Admission test, grades 9ISEE or SSAT
Admission test, grades 10ISEE or SSAT
Interview—
Apply throughLFA Application (school admissions portal) or Standard Application Online (SAO)
Application fee$75
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
Decisions released—
School facts
Students446
Teachers (full-time equivalent)68
Students per teacher6.6
School days per year175
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
Endowment$75,642,077 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$48,593,311 (2024)
Head of school pay$276,573

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    Lake Forest Academy FAQ
    How much is Lake Forest Academy tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at Lake Forest Academy is $57,150 (day) or $79,775 (boarding) for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
    Does Lake Forest Academy require the ISEE or SSAT?
    Lake Forest Academy requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.
    When is the Lake Forest Academy application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 15, 2027. Families apply through LFA Application (school admissions portal) or Standard Application Online (SAO).
    Does Lake Forest Academy offer financial aid?
    Yes. Lake Forest Academy reported $6,383,800 in financial aid to 150 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend Lake Forest Academy?
    Lake Forest Academy enrolls 446 students in grades 9–12, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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    Sources: tuition and admissions from lfanet.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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