LA SALLE ACADEMY

A family — Catholic or not — looking for an affordable, faith-grounded college-prep where a young man from any background will be known by name in a small, diverse, all-boys community.

• Tuition sits at $13,200 — strikingly affordable for a Manhattan private college-prep, and a fraction of what most independent schools in the borough charge.
• A genuinely diverse student body that mirrors New York City's racial and ethnic mix far more closely than the typical Manhattan private school.
• Small enrollment of 228 with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio, which means real relationships between faculty and students.
• Lasallian identity — rooted in the educational tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools — places service, faith, and community at the center of the school day.
• College-preparatory curriculum that includes AP, Honors, and Regents coursework alongside 20+ extracurriculars and an athletics program.

• An all-boys setting is a real fit question — families should think about whether their son will thrive without girls in the daily environment.
• The Catholic and Lasallian identity is central, not optional, so families should be comfortable with a faith-rooted school culture.
• Parent reviews are mixed: academic rigor and teacher dedication draw praise, but some families have raised concerns about communication and teacher attitudes.
• With 228 students, extracurricular depth is narrower than at larger schools — though the 20+ offerings and athletics help.
• Rolling admissions mean families can apply year-round, which is convenient but also means seats fill on an ongoing basis.