St. Ambrose Elementary School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Ambrose Elementary School

363 Se 12th Ave
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Tel: (954) 427-2226

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St. Ambrose School opened in August 1964 under the administration of Fr. Charles F. Ward.

St. Ambrose Catholic School provides quality education for Prekindergarten through grade Eight emphasizing the Catholic traditions of respect, justice, and responsibility.

The schools of the Archdiocese follow the guidelines of the Florida Catholic Conference with regard to the age of admission to Pre-K, Kindergarten, or First grade.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Ambrose Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1963

School Calendar

Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

213 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

59%

State avg.: 47%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,000

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Endowment Size

$5 million

School Notes

School Motto: Faith, Integrity, Excellence
School Mascot: Eagles

St. Ambrose School opened in August 1964 under the administration of Fr. Charles F. Ward.
St. Ambrose Catholic School provides quality education for Prekindergarten through grade Eight emphasizing the Catholic traditions of respect, justice, and responsibility.
The schools of the Archdiocese follow the guidelines of the Florida Catholic Conference with regard to the age of admission to Pre-K, Kindergarten, or First grade.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Ambrose Elementary School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.

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The application deadline for St. Ambrose Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,000
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Broward County, FL is $14,979 for elementary schools and $19,166 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Broward County, FL is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).