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 (2025-26)
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Lasalle Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
83%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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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1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
0.2 miles
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1009 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 922-5958
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 22 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
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St. Laurentius School
(Catholic)
1612 E Berks St
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 423-8834
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bethel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2210 E Susquehanna Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(215) 426-1909
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
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