Mission & Vision

University Schools just celebrated our 133rd anniversary!
For over a century, we have fostered an educational environment centered on teacher-student interaction.

We are proud of our contributions to education, which include:

• First kindergarten in Colorado (1892)
• First high school to offer a driver’s education program
• First middle school west of the Mississippi
• First field-testing site for BSCS Biology and Chemistry Study and pilot of the Houghton Mifflin Reading program.
• A model school lunch program
• First school in the nation to implement a block schedule
• First school to integrate the acoustically handicapped (we continue to stand as a national model in this area)

University celebrates individuality with the purpose of building community. We believe in developing well-rounded students who not only meet curriculum standards but who are emotionally intelligent, self-directed, and passionate about growing into the best version of themselves. University Schools is a K-12 public charter school located in Greeley School District 6. For more than 130 years, we have demonstrated our commitment to providing our students with an innovative and pioneering model of education.

In a recent perception survey, University scored in the 90th percentile compared to surrounding schools for family recommendations. When asked if they would recommend University to a friend or family member, we averaged an 8.35 out of 10. In the same survey, students answered how connected they feel to their teachers. University scored a 4.43 out of 5 in that category.  

We're really proud of our Bulldog community and all of the people that are involved. 

University has lasted for over 133 years because we're always looking to improve. Looking forward to what's next is a strong priority. This is the first year of a 5-year Strategic Plan. We spent a long time discussing our values and asking the community which ones we should prioritize. From that data, we developed a 5-year plan. This is the next step in becoming the best version of ourselves. Click the next tab to see our strategic plan.