Lake Forest Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Lake Forest, IL
145 S Green Bay Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in Illinois
In Lake Forest, Illinois, Lake Forest Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 325 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of independent elementary schools in Illinois. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 7 hours, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 325
- Teachers
- 63.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 174 girls, 151 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of independent elementary schools in Illinois (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 89% of independent elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 38 independent elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 Lake Forest Country Day School
What grades does Lake Forest Country Day School serve?
Lake Forest Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Lake Forest Country Day School?
About 325 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lake Forest Country Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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