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La Salle Academy

Elementary School

440 HOLLAND ST, Shillington, PA 19607

Private

Enrollment

163

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#459 of 873

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La Salle Academy

6.4/10

Elementary School in Shillington · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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3.4/10

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About La Salle Academy

La Salle Academy is a private elementary school in Shillington, PA. La Salle Academy serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. La Salle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it comparesOn par with PA schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • PA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 163 students, La Salle Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

La Salle Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How La Salle Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Shillington, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
This School
vs
14.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
163
This School
vs
523
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73% vs 0%
Hispanic 13.5% vs 0%
Asian 5.5% vs 0%
Black 4.9% vs 0%
La Salle Academy Shillington Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
La Salle Academy (this school) 6.4
Governor Mifflin MS 3.4
Mifflin Park El Sch 5.2
Cumru El Sch 4.8
Intermediate Sch 4.8
Brecknock El Sch 5.2

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.9 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 44%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 163
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 73.0%
Hispanic 13.5%
Asian 5.5%
Black 4.9%
Two or More 3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

440 HOLLAND ST, Shillington, PA 19607

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering La Salle Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby West Reading), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wyomissing Hills El Ctr (rated 7.0/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Wyomissing), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA REGIONAL SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby West Lawn), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Shillington, see our Shillington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Governor Mifflin MS Shillington 0.8 mi 3.4
Governor Mifflin SHS Shillington 0.9 mi 6.7
Mifflin Park El Sch Shillington 1.1 mi 5.2
Cumru El Sch Shillington 1.1 mi 4.8
Intermediate Sch Shillington 1.2 mi 4.8
Wyomissing Area JSHS Wyomissing 2.0 mi 6.2
READING SDA JR ACADEMY Reading 2.0 mi 6.4
NEW STORY Reading 1.9 mi 7.0
Wyomissing Hills El Ctr Wyomissing 2.7 mi 7.0
BERKS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Reading 2.5 mi 6.1
Wilson Southern MS West Lawn 2.4 mi 4.3
Cornwall Terrace El Sch West Lawn 2.4 mi 5.9
YOCUM INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION Reading 2.6 mi
OPPORTUNITIES SCHOOL Reading 2.4 mi
Wilson HS West Lawn 2.8 mi 6.9
SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL West Reading 2.9 mi 7.8
West Reading El Ctr West Reading 3.0 mi 6.6
Whitfield El Sch West Lawn 3.0 mi 4.7
Millmont El Sch Reading 2.8 mi 4.6
ST IGNATIUS LOYOLA REGIONAL SCHOOL West Lawn 3.1 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19607 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,550

Median Home Value

$210,800

Median Rent

$1,283/mo

Population

24,332

College Educated

31.1%

Homeownership

65%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Median Age

39.1

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Chambersburg, PA 6.4
Eisenhower El Sch Indiana, PA 6.4
LUTHER MEMORIAL ACADEMY Erie, PA 6.4
Mt Vernon El Sch Mckeesport, PA 6.4
PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY North Versailles, PA 6.4
Pinecreek El Sch Brookville, PA 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about La Salle Academy

What grades does La Salle Academy serve?

La Salle Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend La Salle Academy?

La Salle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Salle Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at La Salle Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does La Salle Academy rank in PA?

La Salle Academy ranks #459 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is La Salle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

La Salle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is La Salle Academy a private school?

Yes, La Salle Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is La Salle Academy a religious school?

La Salle Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
36 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
163
Gender Split
45% M / 55% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Berks County

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