Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Lasalle Academy
About the School
- La Salle Academy is dedicated to educating children in grades 3 through 8 whose potential is limited by financial, social, academic, or emotional challenges, and whose parents desire, but can not afford, a catholic education.
- Our curriculum is to strengthen our academic program, we have implemented the English Language Arts and Mathematics components of the Common Core State Standards, which define the knowledge and skills that students should gain during their K-12 years, so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in college or workforce training.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Lasalle Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- William Cook - Graduated from La Salle Academy in 2014, attended La Salle College High School and La Salle University. -
- Zayne Gonzalez - Graduated from La Salle Academy in 2013 and Mercy Vocational High School in 2017. -
- Haley Kelso - Graduated from La Salle Academy in 2016 and attended Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. -
- Erin Kelso - Graduated from La Salle Academy in 2017 and received a diploma from Little Flower High School in 2021. -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Lasalle Academy?
Lasalle Academy famous alumni include: William Cook - Graduated from La Salle Academy in 2014, attended La Salle College High School and La Salle University., Zayne Gonzalez - Graduated from La Salle Academy in 2013 and Mercy Vocational High School in 2017., Haley Kelso - Graduated from La Salle Academy in 2016 and attended Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. and Erin Kelso - Graduated from La Salle Academy in 2017 and received a diploma from Little Flower High School in 2021..
When is the application deadline for Lasalle Academy?
The application deadline for Lasalle Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lasalle Academy located?
Lasalle Academy is located in the Olde Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other private schools located in Olde Kensington.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Lasalle Academy is Al-aqsa Islamic School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Peter The Apostle School (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2
Islamic
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1612 E Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2
Islamic
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Montessori School
222 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 997-7744
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
2343 E. Tucker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 264 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2
Islamic
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1612 E Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1612 E Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Baptist
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1012 W. Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 232-0696
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1363 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 774-3917
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(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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127 W Oxford St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7390
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Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Ludlow James R School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Master St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7430
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Bodine William W High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
1101 N 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 400-7630
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Adaire Alexander School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 400-7480
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 N. Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 400-7400
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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