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U.school

425 W Mcdaniel St Ste 160 Springfield, MO 65806

Tel: (417) 425-6869

www.fosteradopt.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

U.school in Springfield, MO, is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school located in downtown Springfield serving undergraduate–level students.
Founded in 1998, the school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 2 teachers.
The school's total enrollment includes 2 K–12 students, with 16.67% of the student body representing students of color.
U.school operates in a city (midsize) community environment, providing an alternative education program in Springfield.
Compared to nearby private schools, U.school has a smaller enrollment size and similar student–teacher ratio.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

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Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	U.school
8	2
Ungraded	18

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Year Founded

1998

Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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U.school is often viewed alongside schools like Greene Co. Youth Academy by visitors of our site.

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The application deadline for U.school is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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U.school is located in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown Springfield.

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The average private school tuition in Springfield, MO is $6,647 for elementary schools and $6,601 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).