Lacordaire Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Upper Montclair, NJ
155 Lorraine Ave, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 99% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Upper Montclair since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Lacordaire Academy is an independent Catholic school in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 255 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 99% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 255
- Teachers
- 32.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 175 girls, 80 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools nationwide (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Lacordaire Academy
What grades does Lacordaire Academy serve?
Lacordaire Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Lacordaire Academy?
About 255 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lacordaire Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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