La Salle Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 244 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

La Salle Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	La Salle Academy
Pre-K	25
Kind	17
1	22
2	25
3	16
4	17
5	36
6	22
7	28
8	36

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Year Founded

1892

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Student Body

Total Students

244 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

98%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

CheeringCross Country

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

BandChoir

Drama ClubFirst in Math

ForensicsMath Club

Natioinal Junior Honor SocietyNewspaper

Reading/Book ClubScience Fair

Student CouncilTechnology Club

Technology FairYearbook

School Notes

LaSalle Academy, with a faculty and staff of 40 extraordinary people for its 375 students is a Catholic/Private elementary school 8 miles outside of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
The Primary Campus (grades Pre K-3) is housed in Dickson City at the former St. Mary's Visitation and the Main Campus (grades4-8) is located in Jessup at the former LaSalle Academy and Holy Ghost.
The school, with it's exemplary academic, sports and extra curricular programs provides the ultimate educational experience as well as character and spiritual development.

School Motto: We Believe

In the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle, who taught that the Christian education of youth and the cultivation of that spirit of faith, piety, and obedience which should characterize its members be evident, we are grateful to God for all He bestows upon us. LaSalle Academy, along with its fully Pennsylvania State Certified faculty and administration is a newly reorganized, bright and beautiful elementary school. High standards are evident in clean airy hallways where student displays reflect progress, effort and much pride. Teacher planning and lesson execution is highly visible in all classrooms, and bulletin boards highlight the school's Catholic identity as well as its committment to fostering academic excellence. Teachers are clearly positive role models who enjoy each other and their students. Friendly greetings and smiles are contagious all through out the hallways and classrooms. There is a mutual respect among administration, faculty, staff, students, and parents which creates both professional and personal satisfaction, trust and a healthy morale. Parents, parent advisors and relatives of our school family feel comfortable coming to the school, and are frequently spotted coming and going from appointments, conferences and fund raising discusiions. LaSalle Academy is clearly aware of its need, but moreso content and comfortable with its desire ,to welcome parent input as well as support, and seeks volunteers to assist the school in its varied activities and sporting events.
Academic Curriculum: Pennsylvania State mandated academic curriculum in which standards and benchmarks are followed on each level.K-3 Self Contained classrooms with plenty of room, current workbooks, certified early childhood instructors and teacher's aides.
4-8 Program Grades 4 and 5 rotate classes in a semi departmentalized manner to transition for Junior high. Daily classes include:
Religion, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, English, Spelling Weekly Classes. Library, Computer, Physical Education,Art and Music.
Junior High Curriculum
Fully Departmentalized Organization,Religion: Roman Catholic and Byzantine Catholic, English, Average and Advanced Science, Average and Advanced Math, English, Literature, Social Studies and Spanish.
Specials: Art, Computers, Spanish, Library, Physical Education and Music
Affiliations: National Junior Honor Society Student Council National Catholic Education Association ASCD National Science Teacher's Association. National Reading Association

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does La Salle Academy offer?

La Salle Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering and Cross Country.

What is La Salle Academy's ranking?

La Salle Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for La Salle Academy?

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

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The average private school tuition in Lackawanna County, PA is $6,169 for elementary schools and $13,562 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lackawanna County, PA is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).