St. Ambrose School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Tucson, AZ
300 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- BYears serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- One of 10 Catholic schools in Tucson
St. Ambrose School is a Catholic diocesan school in Tucson, Arizona, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 218 students and around 18 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Tucson. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 218
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 113 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Tucson
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
- Compared with 41 Catholic elementary schools in Arizona.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Arizona
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Ambrose School whether it takes part.
- Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) · Education savings account
- School tuition organization (STO) 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 218 students, with 18 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. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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