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St. Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Woodbury, MN

4125 Woodbury Dr, Woodbury, MN 55129

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

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

In Woodbury, Minnesota, St. Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 595 students attend, with roughly 15 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 166 days a year. Minnesota has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
595
Teachers
39.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 293 girls, 302 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
166 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.
    • Compared with 128 Catholic elementary schools in Minnesota.

    Students by survey year

    583’11–12595’13–14567’17–18549’19–20610’21–22595’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K163
    K68
    163
    266
    372
    468
    573
    662
    769
    854

    Student body

    White81%
    Asian6%
    Black6%
    Two or more races5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Minnesota

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

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    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 of Woodbury Catholic School

    What grades does St. Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School serve?

    St. Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School?

    About 595 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic School?

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

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