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 (2026)
- 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
Diversity
School Resources
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
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
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 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)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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: 23 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
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 731-1930
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Quadrat Academy
Montessori School
222 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 997-7744
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(267) 997-7744
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
2343 E. Tucker Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
Philadelphia, PA 19125
(267) 571-1952
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1501 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 765-6660
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 264 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
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: 23 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
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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: 23 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
St. Malachy ![St. Malachy Photo - We are... St. Malachy Proud!]( "St. Malachy Photo - We are... St. Malachy Proud!")
(Catholic)
1012 W. Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 232-0696
Philadelphia, PA 19122
(215) 232-0696
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Gesu School
(Catholic)
1700 W Thompson St
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
Philadelphia, PA 19121
(215) 763-3660
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
237 Shell Road
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-3230
9302.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-1706
9303 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Maple Avenue
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0576
9303 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
334 Harding Highway
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-6300
9303.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
144 Field Street
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
Penns Grove, NJ 08069
(856) 299-0170
9303.4 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
School Reviews
Endorse Lasalle Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Ask Current Parents What Admissions Won't Answer
Learn how to ask current private school parents revealing questions about culture, academics, communication, costs, discipline, and community life before deciding whether a school truly fits your family well.
When School Anxiety Is Really a School Fit Problem
Learn when school anxiety may signal a poor school fit, how parents can identify academic or social mismatches, and when changing private schools deserves serious consideration for families today.
Will My Child Find Their People? Evaluating School Culture
Learn how to evaluate private school culture, student belonging, friendships, teacher relationships, social dynamics, and authentic community fit so your child can find the right place to thrive and connect.
