Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,700
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Ambassador Christian Academy
About the School
- Ambassador Christian Academy serves 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-10, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- The student:teacher of Ambassador Christian Academy is 22:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,700
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Ambassador Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Student Body
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Students By Grade
Nursery is largest with 65 students, well above every other grade at Ambassador Christian Academy.
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
We don’t just teach academics we teach life.
Student Body
Total Students
356 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
white or burgundy top, plaid skirt and grey slacks
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
2 yr old-$420/mo; 3 &4 yr old-$360/mo; K-8-$395/mo; 10% Sibling discount;
Enrollment fee: 2& 3 yr-$50; PK4-8th-$156
% on Financial Aid
30%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dr. Vercena Stewart
Admissions Associate
Linda Cobb
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Notes
- Ambassador Christian Academy : 'We Don't Just Teach Academics, We Teach Life".
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ambassador Christian Academy cost?
Ambassador Christian Academy's tuition is approximately $4,700 for private students.
What schools are Ambassador Christian Academy often compared to?
Ambassador Christian Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Christ Baptist Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Ambassador Christian Academy?
The acceptance rate of Ambassador Christian Academy is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.
What sports does Ambassador Christian Academy offer?
Ambassador Christian Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Drill Team, Gymnastics, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Ambassador Christian Academy's ranking?
Ambassador Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Ambassador Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Ambassador Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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