About the School
- St. Ambrose Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA serves 210 udents in grades K through 8 within a central city community setting.
- The co–ed Catholic school has a udent–teacher ratio of 21:1 supported by 10 teachers.
- The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and follows a Catholic religious orientation.
- Ambrose Elementary reflects a diverse udent population with 95% students of color.
- As a Philadelphia K–8 private school, it offers education in a central city location with tuition comparable to local private elementary rates.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Ambrose Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Ambrose Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Ambrose Elementary School is International Christian High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Olney Christian School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hunting Park Christian Academy (1.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 113 students
Christian
425 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 324-2323
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students
Special Education School
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
Vocational/Technical School (Christian)
4455 N. 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 603-3093
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students
Special Education School
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
Vocational/Technical School (Christian)
4455 N. 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 603-3093
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
Christian
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 113 students
Christian
425 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 324-2323
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students
Special Education School
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
Christian
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Catholic
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
6101 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 549-2947
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
Catholic
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 16
Friends
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Maple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maple Lane
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
9307.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
9307.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Lancashire Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Naamans Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
9307.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Oldmans Township School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
9307.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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