| Index | University Place | Washington | National |
| Average Test Scores | 72% | 54% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 4 | 1,991 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 1 | 548 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 147 | 7,963 |
| Index | University Place | Washington | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 91.8% | 87.5% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 91.8% | 86.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 73.8% | 67.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 48.3% | 43.3% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 35.8% | 33.6% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 12.6% | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 4 public schools, 1 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in University Place. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for University Place, WA schools is 72%. The average student to teacher ratio is 20:1. In University Place, WA, an average of 91.8% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 91.8% have completed high school.
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| Sumner, WA | 10,246 | 67% | 39.0% |
| Gig Harbor, WA | 10,280 | 65% | 35.9% |
| Steilacoom, WA | 6,366 | 65% | 35.7% |
| North Fort Lewis, WA | 6,402 | 63% | 31.8% |
| Longbranch, WA | 4,568 | 62% | 29.2% |
| University Place, WA | 33,661 | 72% | 49.1% |
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| Midvale, UT | 33,708 | 26% | 45.5% |
| University Place, WA | 33,661 | 72% | 49.1% |
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