Best Schools in University City, MO
University City, MO has 20 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 12 elementary) serving 4,554 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in University City don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University City, MO
The top high schools in University City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University City Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
2. Sumner High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
Best Middle Schools in University City, MO
The top middle schools in University City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brittany Woods
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
2. Yeatman-liddell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 284 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University City, MO
The top elementary schools in University City, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flynn Park Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 324 Students
2. Jackson Park Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
3. Barbara Jordan Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 310 Students
4. Pershing Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
5. Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students
6. Torah Prep School - Boys Division
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torah Prep School - Boys Division • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 91 Students
7. Our Lady Of Lourdes School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Our Lady Of Lourdes School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 276 Students
8. Torah Prep School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Torah Prep School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 189 Students
9. Christ The King Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Christ The King Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 212 Students
10. A Growing Place Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A Growing Place Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University City, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University City, MO has a total population of 34,503 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 64% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University City, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood University City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University City, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit University City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University City, MO
How many schools are in University City, MO?
University City, MO has 20 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 4,554 students in total.
How do schools in University City perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in University City score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in University City don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University City?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 16%
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- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations