St. Ambrose Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Rochester, NY
31 Empire Blvd, Rochester, NY 14609
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in New York
St. Ambrose Academy is a Catholic diocesan school in Rochester, New York, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 73 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in New York. The school is part of the Diocese of Rochester. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 73
- Teachers
- 9.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 33 girls, 40 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Rochester
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in New York (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in New York.
- Compared with 242 Catholic elementary schools in New York.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Ambrose Academy
What grades does St. Ambrose Academy serve?
St. Ambrose Academy serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend St. Ambrose Academy?
About 73 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Ambrose Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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