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Lake Forest Country Day School Tuition 2026

Annual tuition: $32,000/year159% above national avg . Located in Lake Forest, Illinois.

$32,000
Annual Tuition
$2,667
Per Month
300
Enrolled Students
$532,059
K–12 Total Est.

How Lake Forest Country Day School Compares

Lake Forest Country Day School $32,000/yr
Illinois Average $12,350/yr
National Average $12,350/yr

Lake Forest Country Day School tuition is 159% above Illinois avg.

Tuition by Grade Level

Elementary (K–5)
Reported school tuition.
$32,000/yr

K–12 Total Cost Projection

At $32,000/year with 4% annual tuition increases, sending one child through K–12 at Lake Forest Country Day School would cost approximately:

$532,059

Estimate assumes 13 years (K–12) at 4% annual increase. Actual costs vary — contact the school for current rates. Use our calculator for your state's average →

School Information

Location
Lake Forest, IL
Affiliation
Independent
Grades Offered
PK–8
Enrollment
300 students
School Type
Independent
Data Source
NCES PSS 2021–22

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lake Forest Country Day School tuition cost?

Lake Forest Country Day School charges $32,000/year in 2026 — 159% above the national average of $12,350/year national average. Located in Lake Forest, Illinois. Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey.

What is the total cost of attending Lake Forest Country Day School from K–12?

At the current tuition of $32,000/year with 4% annual increases, the projected K–12 total for Lake Forest Country Day School is approximately $532,059. This estimate assumes tuition increases at the historical 3–5% annual rate for private schools.

How does Lake Forest Country Day School tuition compare to other Illinois private schools?

Lake Forest Country Day School's tuition of $32,000/year is $19,650 above the Illinois private school average of $12,350/year. This places it among the higher-cost private schools in Illinois.

Does Lake Forest Country Day School offer financial aid?

Most private schools, including independent private schools, offer need-based financial aid. Nationally, about 27% of private school students receive aid averaging 48% of tuition. Contact Lake Forest Country Day School's admissions office directly for current aid availability and application requirements.

Tuition data sourced from the NCES Private School Universe Survey 2021–22. Figures represent reported or estimated annual tuition. Actual costs may vary — contact the school directly for current tuition, fees, and financial aid information. Data last updated March 2026.