Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Universal Academy
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Universal Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 21%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
78%
Average Class Size
10 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Rita Shadeed
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Universal Academy often compared to?
Universal Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Islamic School Of Greater Kansas City by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Universal Academy?
The acceptance rate of Universal Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for Universal Academy?
The application deadline for Universal Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Universal Academy located?
Universal Academy is located in the Royal Oaks neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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(816) 444-5225
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(816) 595-2800
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8505 E 99th St
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(816) 763-0322
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Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
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(816) 241-5478
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Gr: 9-12 | 275 students
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(816) 595-2800
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Sports: 2
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(816) 454-7410
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(816) 444-5225
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 208 students
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Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 763-0322
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Sports: 2
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(816) 454-7410
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(404) 378-4219
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Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 763-0322
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Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 942-5567
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(816) 694-1331
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(816) 694-1331
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(816) 942-3282
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(816) 325-1353
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