Lake Forest, IL · 12
Last verified August 20, 2026
1500 W Kennedy Rd, 60045 · (847) 615-3248
Enrollment
437
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$54,950–$79,775
Application fee
$60
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Tuition by division
We don't have a grade-by-grade tuition breakdown for this school yet. The published range across all divisions is $54,950–$79,775. Most independent schools charge different rates for preschool, elementary, middle and upper school.
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Head of school
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Curriculum & special classes
Lake Forest Academy offers over 100 courses, including 24 Advanced Placement courses. The average class size is 12 students, and the student to faculty ratio is 6:1.
Financial aid
Lake Forest Academy offers over $6.3 million in financial aid grants annually, primarily need-based. A limited number of merit scholarships ranging from $10,000 - $15,000 are also available.
Application fee: $60
Before & after school care
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Admissions
Lake Forest Academy practices a holistic application review. The process involves an inquiry, application form and fee, testing, recommendations and transcripts, essays, an interview, and an optional arts & athletics supplement.
Apply by
January 15, 2027 (for 2027-28 school year); applications received after this deadline are reviewed on a rolling basis, depending on space and availability.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$60
What they ask for: Application Form & Fee ($75), Standardized Testing (SSAT, ISEE, PSAT, PreACT, SAT, ACT, ACT-Plan; TOEFL iBT, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants), English Teacher Recommendation, Math Teacher Recommendation, School Official Recommendation, Transcripts (past two consecutive years), Student Essays, Parent Statements, Interview, Confidential Records Release Form.
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