Lacordaire Academy

155 Lorraine Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07043

10 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on March 02, 2024

We love Laco! Our family has been at the school for three years, and between our kids we have experienced most of the Lower School grades. It is a relief to know that our children are in great hands while still being held to a high academic standard. Thank you Laco!
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2023

We will never stop regretting our decision to send our child to this absolutely horrible school.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2017

My daughter is in the upper school and is exceeding all expectations because the Academy has prepared her to do so and she demands it of herself. The Academy sustains a rigorous academic workload; the students are expected to be involved in many of the extracurricular clubs, organizations, and sports teams; spirituality, morals, and ethics are a part of the student's daily school life; and, community involvement is encouraged and service hours are required. Since the Academy's high school is small, an individualized education is received. Curriculums are tailored to meet the needs of the students. The elite universities and colleges that these young women receive acceptance to and the total amount of academic scholarships that they are awarded each year is a testament to the quality of the education provided by the Academy. When a Lacordaire Lady begins her university life, she most often finds that she is more than prepared, even finding some of the core college classes, remedial, in comparison to her Academy classes. My husband and I are very pleased with Lacordaire Academy and we are always happy to share our positive experiences with fellow parents and colleagues.
Submitted by other on June 04, 2014

All girl school. Good feild hocky team. Campus feel with excellent prep for college. Small classes and individual attention. This extra attention makes all the differnce for behind the curve in certain classes. Teachers care and a good language program in French.
Submitted by parent on November 22, 2013

Don't waste your money!!! This school is not what it pretends to be. We are so lucky to have found a better private school for our children. Look around!! They put a very good show....and that is how they got us.....DON"T WASTE YOUR MONEY...
Submitted by student on August 24, 2010

I just graduated from this school and can say it was the worst deicision of my life. I cannot wait to attend college. It was a challenge going to school everyday, there was so much fighting between the girls when no one was around. I am totally surprised at my grades because I do not feel ready for college at all. My friends that graduated from two years before had to come home or shift to community colleges for their second years due to poor grades in college. No One seems to succeed. I thought this might happen because there is so much of a grade curve in most classes and not much content to the courses. Their is a sense of entitlement from most of the girls here and very little bonding except for necessity so they get good letters of recommendation. recent middle states accreditation was bogus and rehearsed.
Submitted by parent on April 20, 2010

I have been lucky to find such a great school for my daughter. This is unique place where faculty challenge her and truly care for her well-being and academics. These components are hard to find for a student,anywhere. The manner in which she has been guided and mentored over the last 3 years has reflected in her personal life and character. I am estactic that teachers are willing to go out of their way to help her out. It is a place like this that produces young ladies into great women. Do not listen to those picky and bitter parents/students because they do not get what they want. They do not realize that they pay for an education and more ( and not to get their way). I recommend Lacordaire for everybody! Great things happen at this school!
Submitted by parent on March 07, 2010

Teachers go out of their way to make sure every student gets personal attention and they work very hard to make sure each girl is as successful as she can be. There are so many other places where kids can fall through the cracks - Lacordaire is definately NOT one of them. The most important thing my daughter learned here was the importance of community service and how to stand up and take initiative.
Submitted by student on January 30, 2010

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Submitted by other on April 24, 2009

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