Overview

University Academy-Lower is a public charter school in Kansas City, MO, offering a Gifted & Talented program, 5 sports, and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is the only elementary school in University Academy School District.

School Rating

University Academy-Lower is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Missouri with the same grade levels.
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About the School

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Neighborhood

6801 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131
School leader: Ms. Danielle Blackstock
816-412-5900
(816) 410-0321
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