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#412 of 716 private schools in IL

St Ambrose Catholic School

Elementary School · Godfrey, IL

A private elementary school in Godfrey, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

822 W HOMER M ADAMS PKWY, Godfrey, IL 62035

  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index16%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment204
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IL

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Ambrose Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average290/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,696

Median home value

$179,900

Median rent

$1,158/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.7%
Hispanic3.9%
Black2.5%
Asian2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Evangelical SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–80.4 mi253Compare →
Gilson Brown Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4K–11.3 mi186Compare →
Eunice Smith Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–21.4 mi191Compare →
West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.62–51.4 mi418Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Ambrose Catholic School is listed in Godfrey, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Ambrose Catholic School

St Ambrose Catholic School is a private elementary school in Godfrey, IL, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 716 private schools in IL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Ambrose Catholic School

What grades does St Ambrose Catholic School serve?

St Ambrose Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Ambrose Catholic School?

St Ambrose Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ambrose Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Ambrose Catholic School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Ambrose Catholic School rank in IL?

St Ambrose Catholic School ranks #412 of 716 private schools in IL.

What is St Ambrose Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Ambrose Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Ambrose Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Ambrose Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Ambrose Catholic School a religious school?

St Ambrose Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
204
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Madison County
Area population (ZIP 62035)
15,915
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
49.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62035; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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