Universal School
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Universal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
High School Boys: Solid navy or black pleated, Solid white w/collar & buttons; or solid white or maroon polo
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Extracurriculars
Dawa Club, Drama Club, Robotic Club, Student Council
School Notes
- FROM CRAYONS TO COLLEGE: Universal School provides classes from preschool through 12th grade. This school year, there are over 406 students in the preschool and elementary level and 250 in 8 th 12 th grades, totaling 656 students. The spacious 92,000 square foot modern facility allows a maximum of 1000 students. At the current rate of growth, we anticipate reaching this number in a few short years. We expanded our building in 2015 to meet the needs of our community. Universal`s expansion project has added over 20,000 square feet to the existing building; Educating the leaders of tomorrow and Insh-allah serving 1000 students within the next few years. Our graduates have been accepted into Harvard University, Yale University, M.I.T., Cornell University, Brown, University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Washington St. Louis Medical Program, Wesleyan, University in Connecticut, I.I.T. Dual acceptance Medical, DePaul University, Loyola University Honors Program, University of Illinois at Chicago Honors Program, University of Illinois at Urbana, and other accredited institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Universal School often compared to?
Universal Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aqsa School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Universal School?
The acceptance rate of Universal School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 91%. Universal School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Illinois with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Universal School offer?
Universal School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Universal School's ranking?
Universal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Universal School?
The application deadline for Universal School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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