St. Ambrose School (Top Ranked Private School for 2024-25)

St. Ambrose School Photo #2 - Eighth Graders participating in Frog Disection.

St. Ambrose School Photo #3 - The students attended a palm burning service the day before Ash Wednesday.

Live Your Family's Values.We are unwaveringly committed to teaching and reinforcing with your children the same values by which you are raising them.

We reinforce these values here to prepare them for when they are inevitably faced with a challenging choice.

They remember these values, your values, our values and embrace them at that defining moment in order to make better life decisions.

Experience Higher Education on an affordable Budget.Saint Ambrose School consistently delivers a high quality education that transcends the competition dollar for dollar.

Whether it's a remote fieldtrip in our state of the art Distance learning Lab to NASA, celebrating the Eucharist during school Mass, learning Spanish, working on a STEM cancer project to impact lives, or taking advanced math for high school credit, our students excel.

We also offer incredible options to meet the needs of our hard working families which include: before and after care through our Guardian Angels program, extracurricular activities, music lessons and athletics.

Think for Yourself and Become a Better You.Beyond teaching Math, Science, Language Arts and other core curricula offered like many other schools, we provide dynamic teaching centered in Christ, an innovative culture, leadership and community service opportunities and problem based learning to enable students to think critically, ask questions, develop a sense of personal empathy, responsibility and public service.

We educate the whole child. Master New Technologies.We are excited to be the first and only STEM designated school in our region as of Spring 2017! Our teachers utilize 21st Century, cutting edge technologies in the classroom and throughout the curriculum.

Graduates of Saint Ambrose School are the BEST prepared for the emerging digital world.

We have a dedicated computer science and coding program for all students in grades K-8.

Saint Ambrose School is the only K-8 school in the State of Ohio and across the nation using Geo Spatial Technology in the classroom and our students and faculty present annually at conferences such as the Ohio Technology Conference and across the U.S.

showcasing this technology and teaching methods. 'Prep' for More than Just High School.Saint Ambrose School provides a strong foundation of Christian values, academic fundamentals and self-confidence in our students which begins in preschool.

We continue this through our elementary program where we build strength of character.

Our Bridge program (grades 4-5) helps transition students in fourth and fifth grade for the increased demands of upper grades, building intellectual and emotional tools.

By the end of fifth grade, students have learned increased responsibility and independence.

HSP program, sixth-eight grade students are prepared to study independently, serve one another and be accountable.

Our HSP students have developed the critical thinking problem solving and life skills required to succeed in high school, college and beyond.

Create Lasting Memories.Something extraordinary occurs at Saint Ambrose School in the proud smiles of our teachers when a student achieves beyond their own expectations; in the lifelong friendships parents develop with one another; in the voice of a mother sharing how her Littlest Angels preschooler wants to say a prayer before dinner each evening and this feeling reminds you that you really are part of something truly special here-and you always will be.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 680 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,565
Average class size: 30 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / Feb. 28 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1958

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

680 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

50 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

30 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / Feb. 28 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,565

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% on Financial Aid

50%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

33 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Altar Servers, Art Shows, Band and Instrumental Music, Boy Scouts, Broadcast Studio, Brownies, Catholic Schools Week, Choir, Christmas Concert, Christmas Play, Classroom of Champions Team, Clubs for Every Grade, Cub Scouts, Daisy Scouts, Drama Club, Earth Day, Girl Scouts, Guardian Angels Extended Care Program, Hoops for Heart, International Pi Day, International Poetry Week, Jump for Heart, Mardi Gras, Mathematics Competition Teams, Peer Mediation, Red Ribbon Week, Right to Read Week, School Ambassadors, Science Fair, Spelling Bee, Spring Concert, Student Council, Vocation Awareness

School Notes

Ages 3, 4, 5 Pre-K: Our balanced approach to education includes teacher-led instruction and center-based learning through play. We educate the whole child: body, mind, and spirit. Faith and family values are the underpinnings of our curriculum. We partner with our families to provide the very best caring and high-quality educational environment to empower children with 21st Century skills.We are really enjoying our brand, new, state of the art preschool building across the street from main campus!Our Elementary Education Program (K-3), begins in Kindergarten and concludes with our Bridge Program (4th & 5th grade), it is a period of exciting, accelerated development and learning for your child. Building upon the first few foundational blocks established in Littlest Angels, our Primary Program (K-3) nurtures independent thinking through academic inquiry, embracing the uniqueness of self and others, collaboration with peers, introduction of Christian values rooted in Catholic tradition, and work habits. As our students grow and venture into our Bridge Program (4th-5th), they take all the skills and habits they have learned in our K-3 Program and apply their abilities to learn new challenges and experiences in our Bridge Program.ElementaryWorking daily with engaged classmates and caring teachers who know their budding strengths and potential (and temporary) limitations, your student is quickly and confidently adding new visions and skills in English Language Arts, in Mathematics, in Social Studies, in Technology, and in so much more to their growing academic foundation, even as they are learning new and unexpected things about themselves every day.In addition to equipping your son or daughter to be successful in the classroom, we also provide Elementary Education Program students with unique service opportunities that enable them to apply their Christian values for the betterment of those in need throughout our local and global communities.The elementary school years really are an exciting time for our students and we feel very fortunate to play such a significant role in your child's growth as a student, a person, and a Christian.Our Bridge Program is a transition program for our 4th and 5th graders to get prepared for their junior high years. Our Bridge Program prepares our students to continue to build and apply academic skills in English Language Arts and Mathematics; discover their innate talents and abilities; grow in personal self-confidence; seek to understand their own role in the Catholic Church; think more critically about questions inside and outside the classroom, and develop the individual study habits and learning behaviors necessary to succeed in 5th through 8th Grade.In our Bridge Program our 4th and 5th graders are exposed to managing multiple subjects and teachers while learning time management and self confidence tactics in their faith-based daily experience at Saint Ambrose School. Our Bridge students learn to REACH even more during this time of education and they are able to be role models to our younger elementary students in school-wide projects and events.Our Bridge Program, highly prepares our students for our HSP Middle School Program where they will learn all the facets of our Saint Ambrose Portrait of Graduate!More so than any other grade level, we believe the High School Prep Middle School experience is fundamental to the long-term success of Saint Ambrose School students and the completion of the Portrait of A GraduateBeginning in 6th Grade, High School Middle School Prep Program (HSP) completes your child's Saint Ambrose School education by methodically equipping them with the final intellectual and emotional tools, strength of character, and varied life skills they will need to thrive as both a high school student and human being.HSP Mission: "HSP empowers independent thinking through personal accountability, while embracing the uniqueness of self and others, dynamic communication, Christian values rooted in Catholic tradition, daily work ethic, and a healthy competitiveness, both in and out of the classroom."Our HSP Mission clearly defines what we teach our students to complete by the end of their journey of the Portrait of a Graduate.PORTRAIT OF A GRADUATE MODELBeyond challenging academics across a variety of core courses like ELA, Algebra Geometry, Science and Social Studies, we offer diverse encore classes as Spanish, Project Lead the Way (PLTW), Public Speaking, Economics, Graphic Design, Music and Fine Arts.We continue to strengthen our commitment to a strong Fine Arts program, which includes graphic arts, performing arts, vocal music, concert band and more.HSP provides an integrated Service Learning Program, allowing our students to further enhance and mature their social awareness.HSP affords students mentoring opportunities monitored and managed by faculty and staff, where they can develop and practice positive leadership traits while guiding Saint Ambrose School students in lower grades.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Ambrose School cost?

St. Ambrose School's tuition is approximately $2,565 for private students.

What schools are St. Ambrose School often compared to?

St. Ambrose School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Francis Xavier School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Ambrose School offer?

St. Ambrose School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country, Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Ambrose School's ranking?

St. Ambrose School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for St. Ambrose School?

The application deadline for St. Ambrose School is Jan. 31 / Feb. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 / Feb. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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