Summit School Of Ahwatukee

4515 East Muirwood Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85048-0850 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Summit School Ahwatukee is a private, non-profit independent school, located at 4515 E. Muirwood Drive in the heart of Ahwatukee Foothills. Students thrive in preschool through 8th grade. The NAEYC accredited preschool was voted BEST PRESCHOOL in Ahwatukee in 2008. In preschool through 8th grade students engage in music, art, Spanish, library and public speaking. Beginning in kindergarten students also add experimental based science, technology and physical education to their advanced curriculum. The preschool program is play based, and developmentally appropriate, which means children learn so much and have a wonderful time doing it. Small class sizes (capped at 18 students per class) in preschool - 8th grade allow children at all learning levels to thrive. Summit School consistently has some of the highest AIMS scores in the state. Summit's philosophy includes hands on learning that expands to multiple classes. The vast majority of students are accepted at the high school of their choice and most enter high school placed in honors and gifted classes. Summit is located on a beautiful six acre campus. Give your child the gift of eduation. Schedule a tour of Summit today....

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School Overview:

 
Summit School Of Ahwatukee
School Type Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) European Council for International Schools
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 2001
County Maricopa County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students 316 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color 9% 27%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 58 students
Kind - 36 students
Grade 1 - 30 students
Grade 2 - 36 students
Grade 3 - 21 students
Grade 4 - 24 students
Grade 5 - 30 students
Grade 6 - 25 students
Grade 7 - 28 students
Grade 8 - 28 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 37 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 10%
Average Class Size 16
Classroom dress code Casual
(Appropriate school attire)
This School
(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $9,915
Tuition Notes Ten percent discount for siblings
Acceptance Rate 95%
Head of School Patrick O'Brien
Admissions Director Kathy Covert
Admissions Associate NONE

School Notes:

  • Summit School Ahwatukee is a private, non-profit independent school, located at 4515 E. Muirwood Drive in the heart of Ahwatukee Foothills. Students thrive in preschool through 8th grade. The NAEYC accredited preschool was voted BEST PRESCHOOL in Ahwatukee in 2008. In preschool through 8th grade students engage in music, art, Spanish, library and public speaking. Beginning in kindergarten students also add experimental based science, technology and physical education to their advanced curriculum. The preschool program is play based, and developmentally appropriate, which means children learn so much and have a wonderful time doing it. Small class sizes (capped at 18 students per class) in preschool - 8th grade allow children at all learning levels to thrive. Summit School consistently has some of the highest AIMS scores in the state. Summit's philosophy includes hands on learning that expands to multiple classes. The vast majority of students are accepted at the high school of their choice and most enter high school placed in honors and gifted classes. Summit is located on a beautiful six acre campus. Give your child the gift of eduation. Schedule a tour of Summit today.
  • Profile last updated: 07/11/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (85048)
School Zip (85048)
(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 33,431 people 5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 61% 25%
Population Average Age 34 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $82,865 $44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.7 rooms 5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 16 years old 29 years old
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