St. Ambrose Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

A Catholic middle school and high school using classical education methods of Socratic dialogue, and original source documents.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked WI School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 113 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,400
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

St. Ambrose Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	St. Ambrose Academy
6	11
7	15
8	10
9	23
10	25
11	16
12	13

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Grade 10 has 25 students the largest class is in Grade 10, with fewer students in every other grade.

Year Founded

2003

Student Body

Total Students

113 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 35%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

38%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Advanced Courses

Advanced CalculusAdvanced Chemistry

Biology

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Catholic and Independent Schools (NAPCIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,400

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Tuition Notes

Significant tuition reductions for multiple students enrolled from same family.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,000

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

FootballSoccer

Track and Field

Colors

Red, Gold

School Mascot

Guardians

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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School Notes

The St. Ambrose curriculum is designed to provide an outstanding foundation in the critical academic disciplines of math, science, history, literature, logic, rhetoric, composition, and language, crowned by regular study of and growth in the Faith. Our approach to learning includes in-depth study of the classical works of the western world and the great works of Christendom. Our religion studies focus on the analysis and understanding of the Scriptures and significant Church documents (such as papal encyclicals and the Catechism). Our classes revolve around discussion, debate, presentations, and regular papers. A Classical Education is Accessible! Our dedicated faculty use a variety of methods to give our students the tools they need to master our curriculum with an enthusiasm that comes from true understanding of the profound ideas of the ages. Works are studied in an introductory manner suited to the intellectual capacity of the students; students are not expected to display exceptional ability or college-level understanding. One of the characteristics of "great books" is that they are accessible, like Sacred Scripture, on a wide variety of levels. One needs no specialized training to see their beauty and experience their power.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Ambrose Academy cost?

St. Ambrose Academy's tuition is approximately $5,400 for private students.

What sports does St. Ambrose Academy offer?

St. Ambrose Academy offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is St. Ambrose Academy's ranking?

St. Ambrose Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Highest average ACT score and Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for St. Ambrose Academy?

The application deadline for St. Ambrose Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Madison, WI is $8,259 for elementary schools and $9,593 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Madison, WI is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).