La Salle Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Shillington, PA
440 Holland St, Shillington, PA 19607
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic schools in Pennsylvania
In Shillington, Pennsylvania, La Salle Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 158 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania. The school is part of the Diocese of Allentown. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 158
- Teachers
- 15.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 67 girls, 91 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Allentown
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania (11 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask La Salle Academy whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · 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 Pre-K–8.
How many students attend La Salle Academy?
About 158 students, with 11 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. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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