University School ~ All-Boys Private School in Northeast Ohio

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Freedom to forge his own path.

At University School, boys have an expectation to be more. They think deeper, embrace challenge, and discover new passions. US boys become men of character who lead and serve.

Our teachers are unrivaled.

University School faculty and staff inspire and mentor our students with generosity, integrity, and compassion. Experts in their disciplines, our teachers are accomplished authors, artists, scientists, athletes, entrepreneurs, and mathematicians. Our teachers practice what they teach. They come from places near and far and share diverse and global perspectives with our students every day.

Meet Our Faculty

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We know how boys learn best.

Here boys thrive in an environment with the freedom to explore, create, and innovate. We pique curiosity and challenge boys with a vigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum. Boys develop skills to prepare them for success in our global community: communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Boys at University School become young men of character who are prepared for a bright future.

Each boy has a home here.

University School is a positive, welcoming, and diverse community that fosters true belonging. Boys are valued for all their contributions – academic, artistic, athletic – and learn to value the contributions of others. This helps our boys develop confidence, empathy, respect for others, integrity, and an appreciation of self. US students build friendships that last a lifetime.

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#1

Ranked Private K-12 School and STEM High School in Ohio
7:1

Student to Teacher Ratio
253

Acres of Forest, Lake, and Field Across Two Campuses
$8M

Financial Aid Awarded Annually
93%

Alumni Feel More Prepared than their Peers for College & Beyond
Infinite

Ways Our Students Exceed Expectations

Stories from US

Senior Named Regeneron Scholar
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Vishwum Kapadia '25 was selected by the Society for Science in the national Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Themes Bring Learning to Life
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With themes like Fairy Tales and Ancient China, Lower School boys dive into learning with creativity and hands-on activities.
The Power of Mindfulness
The Boys Education Series
Upper School English Teacher, Kevin O’Brien, shared insights on using mindfulness to help students build resilience and manage stress.
US Ranked #1 by Niche
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US is ranked the #1 Private K-12 School in Ohio for the third consecutive year and earned the top spot in three more statewide categories.
The 23rd Annual Spencer Lecture
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Herbert Crowther ’17 discussed today's geopolitical landscape and the need for conscientious thinking by a new generation.
National Merit Program Recognizes 27 Seniors
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The National Merit® Scholarship Program has recognized 13 seniors as Semifinalists and 14 as Commended students in the 2025 competition.
Keeping Tech in Check
The Boys Education Series
Director of Technology and Libraries Mrs. Lisa Ulery, offers solutions to help balance your child’s tech use.