La Salle Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
Providence, RI
612 Academy Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 34 Catholic schools in Rhode Island
- The largest Catholic school in Providence
- 97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Providence since at least 2011
La Salle Academy is an independent Catholic school in Providence, Rhode Island, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 1,443 students and around 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Providence. The school reports that about 97% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 172 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 1,443
- Teachers
- 123.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 754 girls, 689 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 97% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 97% of Catholic schools nationwide.
- Compared with 384 Catholic schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask La Salle Academy whether it takes part.
- Scholarship Organizations tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about La Salle Academy
What grades does La Salle Academy serve?
La Salle Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend La Salle Academy?
About 1,443 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at La Salle Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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