Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
University City Childrens Center
About the School
- The University City Children's Center is committed to providing innovative, quality care and education to a racially, culturally, developmentally, and socio-economically diverse population of children between the ages of six weeks and six years in a nurturing environment that provides supportive services to families.
- Our vision is to create a new paradigm in early childhood education that will serve as a model for creating systemic change for children and families.
- University City Children's Center is a diverse, intentional early childhood community that respects and nurtures children and adults in a trusting culture of love, empathy, compassion, and joy that is guided by visionary leadership.
- An integral part of our mission and practice is developing partnership and educational outreach to the larger St. Louis community.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
University City Childrens Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 21%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for University City Childrens Center?
The application deadline for University City Childrens Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to University City Childrens Center is Crossroads College Preparatory School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ The King Catholic School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Catholic
7324 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 725-5855
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6040 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 721-2595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
7157 Northmoor Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-3352
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
500 DeBaliviere Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-8085
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
All-girls (Jewish)
700 North And South Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 863-9230
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students
All-girls (Catholic)
2788 Normandy Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63121
(314) 725-5850
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 593-2999
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 113 students
Special Education School
9137 Old Bonhomme Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63132
(314) 997-7002
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Catholic
7324 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 725-5855
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6040 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 721-2595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
7157 Northmoor Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-3352
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 156 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Episcopal
6345 Wydown Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 721-4422
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Catholic
7324 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 725-5855
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
6040 Waterman Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(314) 721-2595
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 15 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
7001 Forsyth Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(131) 435-1854
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
6235 Wydown Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-4542
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 285 students
Catholic
7157 Northmoor Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 726-3352
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
737 Kingsland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 721-2965
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 721-2965
0.1 miles
Gr: PK | 123 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6761 Bartmer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4152
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4152
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
6347 Plymouth Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 746-0850
Saint Louis, MO 63133
(314) 746-0850
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4939 Kemper Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
Saint Louis, MO 63139
(314) 696-2290
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7220 Waterman Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4421
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4421
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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