At a Glance
A tiny, deeply diverse middle school in Hell's Kitchen — where an 8:1 ratio means every kid gets real attention
Best suited for
Families who prioritize extreme class sizes and want their middle schooler in a genuinely diverse environment. If your child thrives in small settings where teachers know every name, and if exposure to a multiracial community matters to you, this is worth a look. Parents seeking a traditional private school with extensive athletics, arts facilities, or a larger peer group should look elsewhere.
What stands out
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio — extremely small and personal
- Near-majority Asian student body in a city where most private schools skew white
- Diversity index of 0.77 — among the highest for NYC private middle schools
- Grades 6-8 only — a true middle school experience
- Tiny enrollment (157 students) means tight community
Things to consider
- Very small school may lack extensive extracurricular offerings compared to larger institutions
- Almost no white student population — some families may wonder about cultural representation
- Limited to middle school only (grades 6-8) — need to plan for high school transition
- No religious programming despite the name — if that's what you're seeking, look elsewhere
- NYC private school tuition applies — verify current costs
Identity
A tiny nonsectarian middle school (grades 6-8) with 157 students and a deeply diverse enrollment. The name references St. John Baptist de La Salle, but the school operates independently of any religious affiliation.
Community
With a diversity index of 0.77, this is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse middle schools in NYC. The student body is predominantly Asian (46%) and Hispanic (27%), with substantial Black representation (22%) and very few white students (2.5%).
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen is a lively, transforming Manhattan neighborhood just west of Times Square. It's become increasingly family-friendly in recent years, with good access to parks, transit, and diverse restaurants. The area has a 94/100 family density score — meaning it's packed with families.
Highly walkable — the school sits near multiple subway lines (A/C/E, 1/2/3, N/Q/R/W, 7, S) and is manageable on foot from most of the west side.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews; parents praise sense of community, dedicated teachers, and diverse student body, though some concerns about academic rigor and administrative experience
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is DE LA SALLE ACADEMY a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for DE LA SALLE ACADEMY yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 6 to 8 in Hell's Kitchen.
- What grades does DE LA SALLE ACADEMY serve?
- DE LA SALLE ACADEMY serves grades 6 to 8.
- How do students get into DE LA SALLE ACADEMY?
- DE LA SALLE ACADEMY runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is DE LA SALLE ACADEMY public, charter, or private?
- DE LA SALLE ACADEMY is a private school.
- What neighborhood is DE LA SALLE ACADEMY in?
- DE LA SALLE ACADEMY is in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan.