Beverly Theater · Photo: Gavreh · CC BY-SA 3.0University City’s public schools score below 86% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation
In University City, 21% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving University City, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University City’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 420 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of University City’s, its schools beat 4%, lower than their 14% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 27% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri (the state reports University City’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,322 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Brittany Woods, then University City SR. High. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Torah Prep School of St. Louis (private), Our Lady of Lourdes School (private), Torah Prep School - Boys Division (private), Torah Prep School (private), Christ the King Catholic School (private), H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy (private), The Freedom School (private), Agape Academy & Child Development Center (private) and Esther Miller Bais Yaakov (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind University City’s grade
D: better than 14% of Missouri school districts, #221 of 247 Missouri towns. Both inputs trail the Missouri average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve University City, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in University City
Julia Goldstein Early Child.
Grades PK · 123 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in University City
Brittany Woods
Grades 6–8 · 557 students · 12:1 students per teacher
7th grade in University City
Brittany Woods
Grades 6–8 · 557 students · 12:1 students per teacher
8th grade in University City
Brittany Woods
Grades 6–8 · 557 students · 12:1 students per teacher
9th grade in University City
University City SR. High
Grades 9–12 · 874 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in University City
University City SR. High
Grades 9–12 · 874 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in University City
University City SR. High
Grades 9–12 · 874 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in University City
University City SR. High
Grades 9–12 · 874 students · 14:1 students per teacher
University City’s public schools are run by University City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
University City vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share University City’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| University City | D | University City |
| Pagedale | D− | Normandy Schools Collaborative |
| Clayton | A+ | Clayton |
| Vinita Park | D− | Ritenour PK–12 · Normandy Schools Collaborative PK–12 |
| Ladue | A+ | Ladue |
| Wellston | D− | Normandy Schools Collaborative |
| Olivette | A+ | Ladue |
| Overland | D | Ritenour |
Every school in University City
16 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about University City’s schools
Are University City’s schools good?
On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools University City children attend score below 86% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #221 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is University City in?
University City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,853 students in 7 schools (2024–25).
Where do University City kids go to high school?
University City SR. High, with 874 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is University City’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in University City School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does University City spend per student?
$19,322 in University City School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in University City?
Yes: Torah Prep School of St. Louis (religious, grades PK–8, 317 students), Our Lady of Lourdes School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 304 students), Torah Prep School - Boys Division (religious, grades PK–8, 290 students), Torah Prep School (religious, grades PK–8, 290 students), Christ the King Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 214 students), H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 146 students), The Freedom School (religious, grades PK–8, 134 students), Agape Academy & Child Development Center (religious, grades PK–4, 118 students) and Esther Miller Bais Yaakov (religious · all-girls, grades 9–12, 36 students).
Parents talk
What University City families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near University City → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.