Lacordaire Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 252 students
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Lacordaire Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Lacordaire Academy
Pre-K	15
Kind	33
1	31
2	32
3	19
4	30
6	14
7	17
9	19
10	15
11	13
12	14

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1920

Colors

Black, Red

Student Body

Total Students

252 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

58%

State avg.: 40%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

6 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$18,900 (grades 9-12 for 2024-25)

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Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Lacordaire Academy is a Catholic school founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic co-ed for grades Pre-K to 8, al girls 9 -12.
In our nurturing environment, students are encouraged to become independent thinkers, confident decision makers, and responsible leaders.
The mission of Lacordaire Academy is to serve our students in grades Pre-K through Grade 12 by offering them an education which is directed toward the individual needs of each child and by instructing them in the values and beliefs of the Catholic faith.

Lacordaire Academy is a Catholic school founded by the Sisters of St. Dominic for both girls and boys in grades Pre-K to 8 and al girls in grades 9 -12. In our nurturing environment, students are encouraged to become independent thinkers, confident decision makers, and responsible leaders. The mission of Lacordaire Academy is to serve our students in grades Pre-K through Grade 8 by offering them an education which is directed toward the individual needs of each child and by instructing them in the values and beliefs of the Catholic faith.

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What is Lacordaire Academy's ranking?

Lacordaire Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Lacordaire Academy?

The application deadline for Lacordaire Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Lacordaire Academy located?

Lacordaire Academy is located in the Upper Montclair neighborhood of Montclair, NJ. There are 1 other private schools located in Upper Montclair.

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $21,285 for elementary schools and $24,176 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).