Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what Lake Forest Academy costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What Lake Forest Academy actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
33% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
- Books, laptop & course materials$800
- Athletics gear & team fees$900
- Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
- Travel home & breaks$2,000
- Dorm setup & storage$400
- Spending money & incidentals$2,400
- Health & student fees$1,000
About
Lake Forest Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school on a 150-acre former Armour estate north of Chicago. Founded in 1857, LFA emphasizes a global perspective with students from more than 30 countries and offers a broad college-preparatory curriculum with strong programs in arts, athletics, and international study.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at Lake Forest Academy?
- At Lake Forest Academy, boarding tuition is $79,775 per year and day tuition is $57,150 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does Lake Forest Academy offer financial aid?
- Yes. 33% of students at Lake Forest Academy receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
- What grades does Lake Forest Academy serve?
- Lake Forest Academy serves grades 9-12, PG.
- Is Lake Forest Academy a boarding or day school?
- Lake Forest Academy offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
- How many students attend Lake Forest Academy?
- Lake Forest Academy enrolls about 440 students.
- Where is Lake Forest Academy located?
- Lake Forest Academy is located in Lake Forest, Illinois.