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.:
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
First Century Gospel School
(Christian)
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
1.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
5900 N 5th Street, Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(267) 595-4723
1.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
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
First Century Gospel School
(Christian)
4908 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 742-6615
1.3 miles
Gr: K-10 | 158 students
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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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
1312 E Bristol St
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 743-5909
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
6101 N 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 549-2947
Philadelphia, PA 19120
(215) 549-2947
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 595 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Martin Of Tours School
(Catholic)
5450 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 744-0444
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 638 students
1500 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
Philadelphia, PA 19124
(215) 533-5368
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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2/
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Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
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3301 Green St
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-7535
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-7535
9307.6 miles
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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%
(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%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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10 Freed Road
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299-4240
9307.6 miles
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