Below Average
#175 of 188 private schools in CO
The University School
School · Colorado Springs, CO
A private school in Colorado Springs, CO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
2713 W CUCHARRAS ST, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
- 222:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The University School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,566
Median home value
$413,400
Median rent
$1,417/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zebulon PikeEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Colorado School for the Deaf and BlindEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Springs Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Canon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK | 3.6 mi | 131 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The University School is listed in Colorado Springs, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The University School
The University School is a private school in Colorado Springs, CO, serving approximately 222 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 222:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The University School
What grades does The University School serve?
The University School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The University School?
The University School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The University School?
The student-teacher ratio at The University School is 222:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The University School rank in CO?
The University School ranks #175 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is The University School's MySchoolScout rating?
The University School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The University School a private school?
Yes, The University School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The University School a religious school?
The University School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 222
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 222:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Phone
- (719) 302-3751
- Area population (ZIP 80904)
- 21,369
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80904; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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