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University School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Tulsa, OK

326 S College, Tulsa, OK 74104

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any independent school in Tulsa
  • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Tulsa since at least 2011

University School is an independent private school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 157 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 173 days a year. Oklahoma has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
157
Teachers
24 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 75 girls, 82 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
173 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 75% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    176’11–12191’13–14185’15–16176’17–18175’19–20165’21–22157’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K12
    116
    217
    320
    417
    515
    621
    724
    815

    Student body

    White52%
    Asian31%
    American Indian or Alaska Native6%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black5%
    Two or more races1%

    Help paying tuition in Oklahoma

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask University School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about University School

    What grades does University School serve?

    University School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend University School?

    About 157 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at University School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Oklahoma has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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