Lake Forest Academy was named the No. 1 private school in Illinois for the third consecutive year as Niche announced their 2026 Best Schools rankings. LFA also continued its upward trend nationally, moving up to No. 9 Best Boarding High School and No. 21 Best Private High School in the country.
Ellie ’28 is a boarding student from Seoul, Korea and an active member of the LFA community. As a sophomore, she is taking a full course load of academic classes and is involved in a variety of extracurricular activities including the cross country team and Co-ax, LFA's student-led rock band.
Davin ’26 is a day student from Lincolnshire, Ill. Davin is passionate about the arts, specifically clarinet performance, and LFA has given him the chance to participate in a variety of opportunities to enhance his arts education and experience.
Arnas ’25 is a boarder from London, England. As a transfer student, Arnas felt supported in his transition to LFA both in the dorms and on campus. He has also made quite an impact on the Boys Varsity Basketball team!
Saige ’25 is a day student from Highland Park, Ill. LFA has allowed Saige to pursue her passion for theater and the arts through her academic classes and extracurricular activities.
Lily ’25 is a boarder from Waukegan, Ill. Lily has grown as an active community member on LFA's campus through her involvement as a dorm leader (Proctor), leader of the Women of Color Empowered affinity group, and a 3-season athlete.