Public schools in University City, MO
7 open public schools with an address in University City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,853
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Missouri median 12.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of University City public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in University City, MO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,853 students, an average of 408 per school. The largest campus is University City Sr. High (874 students), and the largest elementary school is Barbara Jordan Elem. (386).
Every listed school belongs to University City. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving University City
Elementary schools in University City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Jordan Elem. University City | KG–05 | 386 | 12.9:1 | |
| Flynn Park Elem. University City | KG–05 | 323 | 12.8:1 | |
| Jackson Park Elem. University City | KG–05 | 304 | 11.8:1 | |
| Pershing Elem. University City | KG–05 | 286 | 10.7:1 |
Middle schools in University City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Woods University City | 06–08 | 557 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in University City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University City Sr. High University City | 09–12 | 874 | 14.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in University City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Goldstein Early Child. University City | PK–PK | 123 | 10.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.9%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black73.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 University City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,853 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in University City
How many public schools are in University City, MO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in University City: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,853 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve University City?
All listed public schools with an address in University City belong to University City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in University City?
University City Sr. High reported the largest high-school enrollment in University City, with 874 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in University City?
No school with an address in University City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Missouri.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in University City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across University City public schools is 11.8:1, similar to the Missouri school median of 12.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in University City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Missouri cities