St. Ambrose Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Deerfield Beach, FL
363 SE 12th Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Deerfield Beach
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Florida
- Growing: enrollment up 55% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Deerfield Beach since at least 2011
St. Ambrose Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Deerfield Beach, Florida, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 211 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida. Enrollment has grown about 55% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Miami. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 211
- Teachers
- 17.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 103 girls, 108 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Miami
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
- Compared with 140 Catholic elementary schools in Florida.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Ambrose Elementary School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Elementary School
What grades does St. Ambrose Elementary School serve?
St. Ambrose Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Ambrose Elementary School?
About 211 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Ambrose Elementary School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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