St. Ambrose School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Annandale, VA
3827 Woodburn Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Annandale
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Virginia
St. Ambrose School is a Catholic parish school in Annandale, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 139 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia. The school is part of the Diocese of Arlington. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 183 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 139
- Teachers
- 16.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 75 girls, 64 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Arlington
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 183 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia (8 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 93% of Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 59 Catholic elementary schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Ambrose School whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · 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 School
What grades does St. Ambrose School serve?
St. Ambrose School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Ambrose School?
About 139 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Ambrose School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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