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#113 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 13% of private schools

St Ambrose School

Elementary School

4213 MANGUM RD, Houston, TX 77092

Private
Featured in: Best Elementary Schools in Houston

Enrollment

206

Student-Teacher

7.7:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#113 of 883

In Houston

#18 of 104

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St Ambrose School

7.7/10

Elementary School in Houston · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Ambrose School

St Ambrose School is a private elementary school in Houston, TX. St Ambrose School serves approximately 206 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St Ambrose School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #113 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares1.5 pts above TX schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 7.7:1 students to teachers, St Ambrose School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Ambrose School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Ambrose School compares to 642 public schools serving similar grades in Houston, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
This School
vs
15.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
206
This School
vs
621
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 46.6% vs 0%
White 44.2% vs 0%
Asian 5.8% vs 0%
Black 3.4% vs 0%
St Ambrose School Houston Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Ambrose School (this school) 7.7
KIPP NEXUS PRI 6.5
KIPP NEXUS MIDDLE 5.9
SOUTHWEST SCHOOLS MANGUM EL CAMPUS 4.8
WAINWRIGHT EL 6.0
SMITH EL 5.4
STEVENS EL 2.2
BENBROOK EL 5.5
BLACK MIDDLE 7.2
CLIFTON MIDDLE 3.1
OAK FOREST EL 8.6
YES PREP - WHITE OAK 5.1
SOAR CTR 4.4
TREASURE FOREST EL 4.4
THE LION LANE SCHOOL 3.8
HOUSMAN EL 5.6
LANDRUM MIDDLE 4.7
RIDGECREST EL 7.8
THE PANDA PATH SCHOOL 3.7
SMITH EL 2.6
HARMONY SCHOOL OF ENDEAVOR-HOUSTON 3.5

Showing 20 of 642 schools. View all schools in Houston

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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 TX.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,284.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index 58%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 206
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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 TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 46.6%
White 44.2%
Asian 5.8%
Black 3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4213 MANGUM RD, Houston, TX 77092

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Ambrose School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OAK FOREST EL (rated 8.6/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is KIPP NEXUS PRI (rated 6.5/10, 0.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, WAINWRIGHT EL (rated 6.0/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
KIPP NEXUS PRI Houston 0.2 mi 6.5
KIPP NEXUS MIDDLE Houston 0.2 mi 5.9
SOUTHWEST SCHOOLS MANGUM EL CAMPUS Houston 0.5 mi 4.8
SCARBOROUGH H S Houston 0.5 mi 4.3
WAINWRIGHT EL Houston 0.5 mi 6.0
SMITH EL Houston 0.7 mi 5.4
STEVENS EL Houston 1.0 mi 2.2
MEMORIAL HALL SCHOOL Houston 1.2 mi
BENBROOK EL Houston 1.1 mi 5.5
CLIFTON MIDDLE Houston 1.4 mi 3.1
BLACK MIDDLE Houston 1.4 mi 7.2
OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Houston 1.6 mi 5.0
YES PREP - WHITE OAK Houston 1.7 mi 5.1
THE GATEWAY ACADEMY Houston 1.7 mi 7.8
OAK FOREST EL Houston 1.6 mi 8.6
SOAR CTR Houston 1.9 mi 4.4
TREASURE FOREST EL Houston 1.9 mi 4.4
HOUSMAN EL Houston 2.0 mi 5.6
OAK FOREST ACADEMY LLC Houston 1.9 mi
WALTRIP H S Houston 1.9 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 77092 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,741

Median Home Value

$222,800

Median Rent

$1,228/mo

Population

36,185

College Educated

26.9%

Homeownership

42%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

20.3%

Median Age

33.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Ambrose School

What grades does St Ambrose School serve?

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

How many students attend St Ambrose School?

St Ambrose School has an enrollment of approximately 206 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Ambrose School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Ambrose School rank in TX?

St Ambrose School ranks #113 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is St Ambrose School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Ambrose School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 School a private school?

Yes, St Ambrose 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 School a religious school?

St Ambrose School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
51 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
36 Some Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
206
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County

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