St. Ambrose Academy in Detroit, MI, serves 116 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a central city setting.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 12 total teachers.
Ambrose Academy is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is a member of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES).
The udent body is predominantly students of color, representing 98.1% of the enrollment.
Private school tuition in Detroit averages $7,199 for elementary education, providing local context for families considering. Ambrose Academy.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Ambrose Academy is University Liggett School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Clare Of Montefalco School (1.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Clare Of Montefalco School
(Catholic)
16231 Charlevoix St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 647-5129
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 647-5129
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Giving Tree Montessori School
Montessori School
4351 Marseilles St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 881-2255
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 881-2255
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
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