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LFA Among Nation's Elite

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.

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Spectator

The Spectator is published seven times per year by the students of Lake Forest Academy and is a forum for student expression. Follow our student reporters for the latest news on LFA! Visit the paper's website at Spectator.LFAnet.org for its digital edition, and also to access the full print version of The Spectator online.

THE SPECTATOR

In addition to regular coverage in The Spectator, a variety of student-led podcasts are featured on In Between the Lines. The podcasts can be found on all major podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To subscribe on your favorite platform, search for In Between the Lines.

IN BETWEEN THE LINES ON SPOTIFY 
IN BETWEEN THE LINES ON APPLE PODCASTS 

*The views and reporting herein are the sole product of The Spectator's student reporters and in no way reflect the official views of Lake Forest Academy faculty, staff, administration or Board of Trustees.