Notre Dame de La Salette Boys Academy is founded on the wisdom of the Church regarding both the purpose and practice of Christian education.
The aim of Notre Dame de La Salette Boys Academy is the formation of perfect Christians; the scope of our educational system is the whole man.
Teachers are the heart of the educational process: They are the ones with their hands on the clay, accomplishing the immediate formation of the students.
Our teachers must draw from a strong interior life, moral strength, and sense of duty in order to remain faithful to their vocation as educators of Catholic young men; and Notre Dame de La Salette is committed to monitoring and nurturing these qualities in our staff.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,300
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
87 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
grey flannels, dress shirt, tie and jacket or sweater
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,300
Tuition Notes
La Salette is a boarding school only so this amount includes tuition, room & board and fees.
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy cost?
Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy's tuition is approximately $12,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy?
The acceptance rate of Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What is Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy's ranking?
Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy?
The application deadline for Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy is Mar. 1.
School Reviews
5 7/6/2015
This is simply put the best Catholic boys school in the nation. It attains the perfect balance among academics, spiritual life, and athletics. The key to success if the unity of purpose among administrators, faculty, and parents. If you do not embrace the school's philosophy it is not for your son.
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