About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Catholic
16231 Charlevoix St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 647-5129
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Montessori School
4351 Marseilles St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 881-2255
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 10
Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 4
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Islamic
12555 McDougall St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 369-0880
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students
Catholic
5679 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-2747
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 97 students
All-boys (Islamic)
28111 Imperial Dr
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 573-7777
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 37
All-boys (Catholic)
14600 Common Road
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 778-2207
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Catholic
16231 Charlevoix St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 647-5129
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 10
Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
All-boys | Alternative School
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 185 students
Catholic
16231 Charlevoix St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 647-5129
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 61 students
Montessori School
4351 Marseilles St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 881-2255
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 886-1221
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 10
Alternative School
2555 Burns
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-0300
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
170 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 885-3430
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25485 Middlebelt Rd
New Boston, MI 48164
(734) 782-2716
New Boston, MI 48164
(734) 782-2716
9393.4 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Summit Academy North High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Middlebelt Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 955-1730
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 955-1730
9393.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Summit Academy North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Middlebelt Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 955-1712
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 955-1712
9393.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Summit Academy North Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28697 Sibley Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 789-1428
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 789-1428
9393.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Hale Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Harrison
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1353
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1353
9394.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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