Our Mission

Omnia Christus Est Nobis

St. Ambrose Academy is a NAPCIS accredited 6-12 Catholic school whose mission is to assist parents in the formation of their children by providing a classical education rooted in the Catholic faith.

Aware that all truth has its origin and end in the person of Jesus Christ, our students study Catholic theology and college preparatory subjects through the teachings of the Magisterium and the primary works of civilization’s greatest thinkers. Offered regular access to the Sacraments and mentored by teachers who foster a deep love of Jesus Christ, students see and are led to imitate the virtues which joyfully compel a life lived in knowledge, love, and service of Christ and His Church.

Our mission is to be a trusted educational partner for parents who are seeking a complete education for their child: body, soul, heart, and mind. To accomplish this, St. Ambrose Academy offers:

small class sizes
personal attention from dedicated faculty who are fully committed to this mission
a time-tested classical form of education and a Learning Services department that helps all learners achieve their greatest potential
a diverse array of extra-curriculars
an integrated life of faith, including sacraments, offered by our chaplain and visiting priests, daily prayer, retreats, and a curriculum that integrates faith across subject matter

We invite you to learn more! Please reach out to us with any questions and to set up a personal visit or call.

I’m still blown away by the formation I received in the faith and intellectually at St. Ambrose Academy and how this preparation guided me through the Naval Academy and my path afterward.

The knowledge shared by the faculty is incredible and they encourage us to gain skills, growing intellectually and preparing for our futures. But the additional commitment to the spiritual life, having an appreciation for the beauty of the sacraments, making mass and prayer a central part of your life, these are truly special gifts that will stay with me forever.

– 2nd Lieutenant William Donohoe, U.S. Marine Corps, St. Ambrose Academy Class of 2017

A Message from Our President

In 2012, I moved to Madison to marry my wife, Tara. At that time, we hoped for the blessings of a large, Catholic family. We asked ourselves, “If we want our children to become saints, where will we send them to school?” From our experience with St. Ambrose students, graduates, and faculty members, we knew that this is the place to send our children.

Now as a member of our board, it is clear that the Holy Spirit’s fingerprints cover St. Ambrose Academy, from our faith-filled founders to our talented and pious staff to our incredibly devoted families, students, and benefactors. I am convinced that, through the gifts of all these people, St. Ambrose Academy forms graduates who know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.

I am so happy to be a part of St. Ambrose Academy. To those of you who make St. Ambrose possible – thank you! Your gifts are bearing incredible fruits through our school. To those of you who don’t yet know St. Ambrose, come join us! We would love to share our joy with you.

Omnia Christus est nobis … Christ is everything for us!

John Darnell
Board President

A Mission from Our Lady

St. Ambrose Academy is privileged to carry out its apostolate of Catholic education in Wisconsin, the site of the first and only approved Marian apparition in the United States and Canada.

In 1859, near what is now the tiny Wisconsin community of Champion, Our Lady appeared to a young Belgian immigrant, Adele Brise, with the message of conversion and a call to the apostolate of Catholic education: “Go into the wilderness, gather the children, and teach them what they need to know for their salvation.”

Please visit Our Devotion to Our Lady of Champion to learn more about how Our Lady of Champion calls us to our mission.