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Year Founded

2005

Campus Size

26 acres

Student Body

Total Students

87 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

grey flannels, dress shirt, tie and jacket or sweater

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,300

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Tuition Notes

La Salette is a boarding school only so this amount includes tuition, room & board and fees.

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Notre Dame de La Salette Boys Academy is founded on the wisdom of the Church regarding both the purpose and practice of Christian education.
The aim of Notre Dame de La Salette Boys Academy is the formation of perfect Christians; the scope of our educational system is the whole man.
Teachers are the heart of the educational process: They are the ones with their hands on the clay, accomplishing the immediate formation of the students.
Our teachers must draw from a strong interior life, moral strength, and sense of duty in order to remain faithful to their vocation as educators of Catholic young men; and Notre Dame de La Salette is committed to monitoring and nurturing these qualities in our staff.

School Motto: The formation of Catholic men through a spirit of academic excellence, the fulfillment of duty, and the unrelenting pursuit of discipline and holiness.

Notre Dame de La Salette Boys Academy is founded on the wisdom of the Church regarding both the purpose and practice of Christian education.
The aim of Notre Dame de La Salette Boys Academy is the formation of perfect Christians; the scope of our educational system is the whole man.
Teachers are the heart of the educational process: They are the ones with their hands on the clay, accomplishing the immediate formation of the students.
Our teachers must draw from a strong interior life, moral strength, and sense of duty in order to remain faithful to their vocation as educators of Catholic young men; and Notre Dame de La Salette is committed to monitoring and nurturing these qualities in our staff.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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How much does Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy cost?

Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy's tuition is approximately $12,300 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy?

The acceptance rate of Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.

What is Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy's ranking?

Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy?

The application deadline for Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy is Mar. 1.

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5 7/6/2015

This is simply put the best Catholic boys school in the nation. It attains the perfect balance among academics, spiritual life, and athletics. The key to success if the unity of purpose among administrators, faculty, and parents. If you do not embrace the school's philosophy it is not for your son.

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,932 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).