St. Thomas The Apostle School vs. St. Ambrose School
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Student Body
Overview
St. Thomas School stresses the value of self-discipline and commitment.
Faculty and staff are role models who share their faith, talents, and time.
The students of St. Thomas School are guided daily in the practice of their faith.
As a faith community, we emphasize those values that encourage students to accept others rather than exclude them, to understand the difference between right and wrong, and to commit themselves to serve God by serving others.
A Catholic education is a challenging education. High standards, strong motivation, effective discipline and an atmosphere of caring combine to foster excellence.
At Saint Ambrose, our mission is to provide our children with an excellent education - both in the academic sense as well as in the teachings and ways of the Catholic faith.
We provide educational and religious instruction to students in the Old Bridge and surrounding areas from the Pre-K level until the 8th grade.
We have declared at St. Ambrose School 2006-2007 to be a school year focusing on the development and enhancement of the writing skills of our students.
We strive to provide our children with outstanding teachings, academically and in the teachings and ways of the Catholic faith, by providing all of our children a nurturing, challenging and safe environment.
Our philosophy can be summed up by our motto: "Everything we do, we do for our children".
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2018
No
Year Founded
1959
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Students Body
Total Students
390 students
236 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
40
Kindergarten Students
38
15
Grade 1 Students
37
15
Grade 2 Students
35
12
Grade 3 Students
36
14
Grade 4 Students
40
15
Grade 5 Students
45
55
Grade 6 Students
43
21
Grade 7 Students
33
14
Grade 8 Students
48
35
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
15 teachers
Average Class Size
22
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:16
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform purchased at Flynn & O)
(Uniform purchased at Flynn & O)
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$4,480
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Tuition Notes
See website
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Acceptance Rate
100%
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Admissions Director
Ms. Joanne Kowit
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, Drama Club, Tennis Clinic
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