Enrollment
271
Student:teacher
4:1
Published tuition
$41,585
Application fee
$75
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Jennifer Vary
Head Of School
Jennifer Vary is listed as the Head Of School with a compensation of $312,945 in the fiscal year ending June 2025.
Curriculum & special classes
UCDS offers innovative educational programs for preschool through 5th grade, including an Infant-Toddler Education Program. The school focuses on individualized academics, activating personal learning styles, and strengthening social and emotional development.
Financial aid
UCDS is committed to accessibility and provides financial support for tuition, after-school programs, and other classroom-related expenses. Financial assistance applications are processed through Clarity and are need-blind.
Application fee: $75
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Extended Day
Cost
Not listed
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Admissions
The admission process for Early Elementary & Elementary involves registering in Ravenna, attending a required small-group tour, submitting a preliminary application by early December, providing supplemental materials by the final deadline, participating in an applicant visit day, and completing a parent/guardian interview. UCDS limits applications to 300.
Apply by
January 14, 2027
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$75
What they ask for: Preliminary application and $75 fee, Parent/Guardian Questionnaire, Teacher Evaluation Form, IQ Testing (required for K-5th grade applicants), Transcripts (required for 1st–5th grade applicants), Parent/Guardian Interview, Applicant Visit Day, required small-group tour.
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