St. Ambrose Catholic School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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St. Ambrose Catholic School

822 W Homer Adams Pkwy
Godfrey, IL 62035

Tel: (618) 466-4216

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St. Ambrose Catholic School is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, state recognized, elementary (K-8) school serving children of families who reside primarily in Godfrey, Illinois, which is located in the Alton Deanery in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

St. Ambrose Catholic School provides a foundation of religious truth and values.

Students will leave with the knowledge and skills necessary for life in the modern world.

St. Ambrose is a wonderful school with an excellent religious education and academic program.

Our students do very well in high school, often qualifying for honors programs and upper level computer classes.

We are very proud of the achievements of our staff and students.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 289 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Ambrose Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

289 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: You have finally found a place to call home and people you can call your church family.

St. Ambrose Catholic School is a Roman Catholic, co-educational, state recognized, elementary (K-8) school serving children of families who reside primarily in Godfrey, Illinois, which is located in the Alton Deanery in the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. St. Ambrose Catholic School provides a foundation of religious truth and values. Students will leave with the knowledge and skills necessary for life in the modern world. St. Ambrose is a wonderful school with an excellent religious education and academic program. Our students do very well in high school, often qualifying for honors programs and upper level computer classes. We are very proud of the achievements of our staff and students.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Ambrose Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for St. Ambrose Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 289 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Madison County, IL is $6,245 for elementary schools and $10,145 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Madison County, IL is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).