Lake Forest Country Day School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 406 students
Yearly Tuition: $39,745
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Lake Forest Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lake Forest Country Day School
Nursery	19
Pre-K	51
Kind	22
1	22
2	27
3	25
4	39
5	44
6	53
7	52
8	52

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Year Founded

1888

School Calendar

School Motto

Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.

Student Body

Total Students

406 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

57 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Lands End School Clothing Program

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$39,745

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Tuition Notes

$5,685 to $35,790

% on Financial Aid

21%

Admissions Director

Alex Sheridan

Admissions Associate

Lisa Horstmann

Endowment Size

$22 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryField Hockey

Flag FootballFootball

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSquash

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Panther

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChorus

School Notes

At Lake Forest Country Day School, we are dedicated to providing the best possible educational environment for our students in preschool through eighth grade by remaining committed to our mission to building students of strong character with a passion for learning.
Our mission is: Inspired teaching, academic rigor, attention to individual needs, a commitment to responsible citizenship.
These principles infuse every aspect of life at Lake Forest Country Day School and define our dedication to producing students of strong character with a passion for learning. Our teachers and parents work together in the belief that each person in our community is of unique and infinite value and that a rigorous academic program responsive to the interest and readiness of each student is the foundation for a lifetime of learning.

Lake Forest Country Day School delivers a diverse and rich educational experience grounded in academics, arts, and athletics to two-year-old through eighth-grade students. The LFCDS Experience ensures that talented teachers will inspire and challenge individual students at the top of their abilities, according to their needs.At LFCDS, students from over 35 communities thrive in a state-of-the-art, hands-on learning environment that encourages self-expression and confidence through inspired teaching, academic rigor, individualized attention, and responsible citizenship. Two important beliefs are at the heart of the teaching philosophy: social and emotional development is inextricably linked with academic achievement; and experiential learning creates a foundation for deeper understanding.
According to Head of School Bob Whelan, "Teaching and learning are not by rote here. The classrooms, technology offerings, laboratories, art spaces and playing fields all serve as vital staging grounds for a rich program, designed to prepare LFCDS graduates to be compassionate, independent thinkers with a strong sense of personal integrity and intellectual curiosity." Highlighted by a better than 7:1 student/faculty ratio, an LFCDS education sets the stage for a bright future in secondary school and beyond, with twenty percent of LFCDS graduates attending colleges and universities ranked in the top 20 byU.S. News and World Report.
For more information about the LFCDS Experience, please visit www.lfcds.orgor call the Admission Office at(847) 615-6151.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lake Forest Country Day School cost?

Lake Forest Country Day School's tuition is approximately $39,745 for private students.

What sports does Lake Forest Country Day School offer?

Lake Forest Country Day School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Track and Field and Volleyball. Lake Forest Country Day School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for most sports offered.

What is Lake Forest Country Day School's ranking?

Lake Forest Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lake Forest Country Day School?

The application deadline for Lake Forest Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Lake Forest, IL is $14,848 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).