Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
University Primary School
About the School
- University Primary School is an early childhood gifted education program which serves children ages 3-7.
- The school is located in the Children's Resource Center on Gerty Drive in Campaign.
- University Primary School is affiliated with the Department of Special Education in the College of Education at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Campaign.
- Children must be 3 by July 1 for the preschool classroom and 5 by September 1 to be considered for kindergarten enrollment.
- The school comprises one preschool classroom (ages 3-4) and one combined K-1 classroom.
- Each classroom enrolls approximately 25 children, with a head teacher, an assistant teacher, and student interns.
- The school is supported by tuition and fees, private donations, and fund raising events.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Learning is Serious Delight!
- University Primary School is an early childhood gifted education program which serves children ages 3-7. The school is located in the Children's Resource Center on Gerty Drive in Campaign. University Primary School is affiliated with the Department of Special Education in the College of Education at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Campaign. Children must be 3 by July 1 for the preschool classroom and 5 by September 1 to be considered for kindergarten enrollment. The school comprises one preschool classroom (ages 3-4) and one combined K-1 classroom. Each classroom enrolls approximately 25 children, with a head teacher, an assistant teacher, and student interns. The school is supported by tuition and fees, private donations, and fund raising events.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for University Primary School?
The application deadline for University Primary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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