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 Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
210 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
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 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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Olney Christian School
(Christian)
425 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 324-2323
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 324-2323
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
5500 Tabor Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 900-2000
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Council Learning Academy
Special Education School
4224 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 845-2670
1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 45 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Vocatio Career Prep High School
Vocational/Technical School (Christian)
4455 N. 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 603-3093
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 603-3093
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
Hunting Park Christian Academy![Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo]( "Hunting Park Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
4400 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(267) 331-8002
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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