Excellent
#13 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 2% of private schools
Lacordaire Academy
School
155 LORRAINE AVE, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
265
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#13 of 534
In Upper Montclair
#1 of 2
public schools
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Lacordaire Academy
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About Lacordaire Academy
Lacordaire Academy is a private school in Upper Montclair, NJ. Lacordaire Academy serves approximately 265 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Lacordaire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- NJ avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Lacordaire Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lacordaire Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Lacordaire Academy compares to the 3 public schools in Upper Montclair, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Upper Montclair
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lacordaire Academy (this school) | 8.1 |
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School | 7.9 |
| Northeast Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Bradford Elementary School | 7.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
155 LORRAINE AVE, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lacordaire Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Brookdale Elementary School (rated 8.8/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Bloomfield), which scores slightly higher. Another option is School #16 (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Clifton), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Memorial Middle School (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Cedar Grove), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Upper Montclair, see our Upper Montclair schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Aldrin Middle School Upper Montclair | 0.2 mi | 7.9 |
| ST CASSIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Upper Montclair | 0.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Northeast Elementary School Upper Montclair | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Bradford Elementary School Upper Montclair | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| LOOKING GLASS CHILDREN'S CENTER Bloomfield | 0.8 mi | — |
| Watchung Elementary School Montclair | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Edgemont Elementary School Montclair | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Brookdale Elementary School Bloomfield | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| RAINBOW MONTESSORI INC Bloomfield | 1.2 mi | — |
| School #16 Clifton | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| THE MONTCLAIR KIMBERLEY ACADEMY Montclair | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Memorial Middle School Cedar Grove | 1.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Montclair High School Montclair | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Forest Avenue School Glen Ridge | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| MONTCLAIR COOPERATIVE SCHOOL Montclair | 1.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building Montclair | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| CLIFTON CHEDER, INC. Clifton | 1.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Bloomfield Middle School Bloomfield | 1.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Cedar Grove High School Cedar Grove | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE SCHOOL Bloomfield | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$948,300
Median Rent
$2,287/mo
Population
13,502
College Educated
84.5%
Homeownership
86.2%
Avg Commute
45.6 min
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Median Age
40.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lacordaire Academy
What grades does Lacordaire Academy serve?
Lacordaire Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Lacordaire Academy?
Lacordaire Academy has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacordaire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacordaire Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lacordaire Academy rank in NJ?
Lacordaire Academy ranks #13 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Lacordaire Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Lacordaire Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Lacordaire Academy a private school?
Yes, Lacordaire Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Lacordaire Academy a religious school?
Lacordaire Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Gender Split
- 35% M / 65% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Phone
- (973) 744-1156
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