St. Ambrose School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Ambrose School

300 S Tucson Blvd Tucson, AZ 85716

Tel: (520) 882-8678

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 240 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 240 students
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Ambrose School
Pre-K	9
Kind	21
1	15
2	25
3	16
4	16
5	50
6	22
7	22
8	44

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Year Founded

1949

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

School Motto

Live your faith, hope fiercely, love greatly!

Student Body

Total Students

240 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

24:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

47%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

The Saint Ambrose Catholic School Community, through the grace, teachings and example of Jesus Christ, provides its students with a spiritual and academic foundation from which to provide exellence.

The Saint Ambrose Catholic School community professes belief in God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit as the foundation of lives. As a community, we provide an environment in which children seek their full spiritual and academic potential. At Saint Ambrose Catholic School, scholars receive a Christ-centered, challenging, and loving education in order to excel and reach our ultimate goals of college, heaven and evangelization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St. Ambrose School's ranking?

St. Ambrose School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Ambrose School?

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

In what neighborhood is St. Ambrose School located?

St. Ambrose School is located in the Arroyo Chico neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.

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