St. Ambrose Academy

31 Empire Blvd Rochester, NY 14609
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
111 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants and red polo shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Call the school to set up a walk through.
% on Financial Aid
80%
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Garden ClubLego Club
Odyssey of the MindSpanish Club

School Notes

  • St. John Neumann School advisory Committee provides a formal structure for organized parent support.
  • One of its main objectives is to strengthen home-school relationship.
  • The committee is responsible for helping to plan for fundraising, social events and marketing.
  • Parents and guardians are invited in the fall to meet their child's teacher, visit the classroom and find our about the curriculum which will be taught during the year.
  • Communication between the school and home will be established by means of a Family Envelope.
  • This envelope will contain important information and will be sent home weekly.
  • Conferences are scheduled in November with all parents and guardians.
  • A parent or guardian may request a conference at any time by calling the school and making an appointment.
  • Field trips involving educational learning are encouraged at each grade level.
  • They offer students a chance to learn more about their community.
  • Parents, guardians and grandparents can volunteer by being room parents, assisting on field trips, helping with SAC events, volunteer to work on special days and many other things.
  • All volunteers must take the Creating A Safe Environment Workshop.
  • St. John Neumann School is a school that emphasize religious values and moral formation. Our teachers focus on your child`s learning needs to provide the highest quality education. We are an ethnically diverse school that emphasizes quality education, discipline and Christian valuesthat services students in PreK through grade 5 .
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

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).
In what neighborhood is St. Ambrose Academy located?
St. Ambrose Academy is located in the East Irondequoit neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other private schools located in East Irondequoit.

School Reviews

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This school is incredible; our children have grown so much and placed well when tested for middle school admissions! This school really builds community; the kids look out for each other, the 5th graders take care of the younger children, and I am just so pleased with our experience. If you are looking for a close-knit experience, where your child won't fall through the cracks, this is it.
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The average private school tuition in Rochester, NY is $16,417 for elementary schools and $22,861 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Rochester, NY is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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