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 Stats (2025)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
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.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 草榴社区 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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Philadelphia, PA 19123
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(215) 423-8834
Philadelphia, PA 19125
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PK-12
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