University School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 877 students
Acceptance rate: 62%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 22 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

University School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	University School
Pre-K	25
Kind	36
1	39
2	28
3	38
4	40
5	45
6	61
7	73
8	77
9	109
10	108
11	99
12	99

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1890

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Campus Size

250 acres

School Motto

Responsibility, Loyalty, Consideration

Student Body

Total Students

877 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

125 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

77%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average SAT score

1380

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 22 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by grade level.

% on Financial Aid

50%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$23,584

Acceptance Rate

62%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Christina Townsend-Hartz

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$169 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Track and FieldWrestling

Colors

Maroon and Black

School Notes

University School is a boys' school by design
We believe boys thrive in an environment that understands how they learn best and responds accordingly with a developmentally appropriate curriculum and school culture.
The US faculty and staff understand, appreciate and celebrate the uniqueness of boys.
We are committed to developing decent and kind young men as well as capable scholars.
Throughout his years at US, each boy learns to take responsibility for himself, his classmates and the school. Even the youngest boys take turns setting the lunch table and clearing the family-style meal.
Older boys accept responsibility for maintaining the school and its grounds.
Our goal is to nurture young men as skilled in service as in leadership, who are both creative problem-solvers and compassionate human beings.

University School is a boys' school by design. We believe boys thrive in an environment that understands how they learn best and responds accordingly with a developmentally appropriate curriculum and school culture. The US faculty and staff understand, appreciate and celebrate the uniqueness of boys. We are committed to developing decent and kind young men as well as capable scholars. Throughout his years at US, each boy learns to take responsibility for himself, his classmates and the school. Even the youngest boys take turns setting the lunch table and clearing the family-style meal. Older boys accept responsibility for maintaining the school and its grounds. Our goal is to nurture young men as skilled in service as in leadership, who are both creative problem-solvers and compassionate human beings.

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Phone: 216-321-8260

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Phone: 216-831-2200

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of University School?

The acceptance rate of University School is 62%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. University School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.

Does University School offer a summer program?

Yes, University School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does University School offer?

University School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling. University School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.

What is University School's ranking?

University School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for University School?

The application deadline for University School is Jan. 22 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 22 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $10,892 for elementary schools and $16,615 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).