St. Ambrose Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Godfrey, IL
822 W Homer M Adams Pkwy, Godfrey, IL 62035
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Godfrey
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Illinois
- Serving families in Godfrey since at least 2011
In Godfrey, Illinois, St. Ambrose Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 192 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Springfield. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 192
- Teachers
- 23.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 89 girls, 103 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Springfield
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois (8 students per teacher).
- Larger than 61% of Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 285 Catholic elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- 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 Catholic School
What grades does St. Ambrose Catholic School serve?
St. Ambrose Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Ambrose Catholic School?
About 192 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Ambrose Catholic School?
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