Admissions

Find Your Place Here

Welcome

LFCDS is the kind of place students remember long after they leave.

It's where teachers see potential before students see it in themselves. Where challenge is personal, relationships run deep, and learning is shaped around each child's strengths, interests, and growth. Come visit campus and discover a community that helps children leave more themselves than when they arrived.

Our Philosophy

The LFCDS admission process is centered on finding the right fit, for the student, for the family, and for the school.

We seek students who are curious, engaged, and eager to contribute to our community. Through a thoughtful and holistic review process, the Admission Committee considers academic readiness, character, interests, and each child's potential to thrive within the LFCDS experience.

Students enrolled at LFCDS come from more than 35 communities across the region. Small class sizes, meaningful teacher-student relationships, and a deeply personal approach to learning create an environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and personally.

Lake Forest Country Day School does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national origin, or any other characteristic in the administration of its admissions and financial aid procedures, or other school-administered programs.

How to Apply

Your Journey to LFCDS Starts Here

Admissions Office

(847) 615-6151
admission@lfcds.org
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

You may also contact Lisa Horstmann, Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Enrollment.

(847) 615-6188
lisa.horstmann@lfcds.org

  • Our kids have always liked school, but we see a difference with them being an environment that puts the student and the partnership with a family at the center of the experience. LFCDS has taught us that there’s good enough, and then there’s legitimately good; we wanted the latter for our family.

    — Early Childhood LFCDS Parent

  • Our son started at LFCDS when he was in third grade and our only regret is that we didn't start him here in Early Childhood.

    — Lower School LFCDS Parent

  • We’ve been part of the LFCDS community for nearly a decade and never cease to be amazed by how remarkable a place it is. It is a school that consistently honors its heritage and tradition while always exploring the boundaries of what is possible, all in the name of delivering an experience that challenges its students, supports its families, and facilitates a sense of belonging for everyone.

    — LFCDS Upper School Parent

  • In this tech age, when many young people are only comfortable communicating via email or text, my son’s ability to communicate and present ideas effectively in front of an audience has differentiated him from his college peers.

    — LFCDS Alumni Parent Lower School

  • It was during my son’s freshman year of high school that confirmed for me I had made the right decision to send my children to LFCDS. For an English assignment, he wrote, “Home is a place where you feel comfortable to be yourself and live life. It’s a place where you grow up and grow into your own skin. It shapes you into who you are as a person. It’s where everyone knows your first and last name. It is a place where I belong. Home is LFCDS.

    — LFCDS Alumni Parent Upper School

  • It is thrilling to teach in an environment in which character really counts and, to a person, everyone demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to the social-emotional and intellectual growth of our young people. This is an amazing place!

    — LFCDS Faculty

  • As a faculty member myself, I can say with confidence that my children are truly receiving a world-class education and having fun while they do it!

    — LFCDS Alumni Parent Upper School

We're here to help every step of the way.

Whether you have questions about the admissions process, would like to schedule a visit, or simply want to learn more about LFCDS, our team would be happy to connect and send you the appropriate information. 

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