St. Ambrose Academy in Detroit, MI, serves 116 co鈥揺d udents from pre鈥搆indergarten through eighth grade in a central city setting.
The school has a udent鈥搕eacher 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.
草榴社区 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.:
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 草榴社区 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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Location
Miles
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
Detroit Waldorf School ![Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.]( "Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.")
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 884-4444
4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
12555 McDougall St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 369-0880
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 369-0880
6.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
(Catholic)
5679 W Vernor Hwy
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-2747
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 843-2747
9.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Tuition listed
Michigan Islamic Institute
All-boys (Islamic)
28111 Imperial Dr
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 573-7777
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 573-7777
9.3 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 97 students
14600 Common Road
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 778-2207
Warren, MI 48088
(586) 778-2207
9.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
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
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
Detroit Waldorf School ![Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.]( "Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.")
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
St. Jude's Home For Boys
All-boys | Alternative School
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-6228
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
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
Detroit Waldorf School ![Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.]( "Detroit Waldorf School Photo - Students in grades 3 begin playing the violin. In grade 5, additional string and wind instruments are added.")
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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%
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%
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%
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%
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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