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St. Ambrose Catholic School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Seymour, IN

301 S Chestnut St, Seymour, IN 47274

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Seymour
  • Serving families in Seymour since at least 2011

St. Ambrose Catholic School is a Catholic parish school in Seymour, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 126 students and around 13 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
126
Teachers
9.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 51 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (13 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    117’11–12111’13–14114’15–16126’17–18112’19–20124’21–22126’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K12
    118
    216
    315
    413
    511
    616
    717
    88

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino60%
    White39%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Ambrose Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    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?

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    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 126 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Ambrose Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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