Summit School

333 W River Rd, Elgin, IL, 60123-0601
Tel: (847)468-0490
Grades: 1 - 12 | 99 students
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Since 1968, Summit School has provided thousands of children the necessary academic and interpersonal skills to lead productive and meaningful lives. Summit School is approved by the State of Illinois as a private special education school and is accredited by the North Central Association. Summit is dedicated to fulfilling the needs of children with learning difficulties. We accept students from first grade through high school graduation, who are challenged with identified learning, attentional and/or social difficulties, including children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Summit School offers an array of services to support students' educational experiences. Each student program is guided by an individualized education program (IEP). Summit School academics include all core subjects contained in the Illinois State Goals and Learning Standards. Students receive additional support, in the areas of computers, pre-vocational work program and transition planning. Related services include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and counseling.

School Overview:
Summit School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) National Association of Private Special Education Centers
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 1 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1968
Student Body
Total Students 99 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 9% (IL School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Tuition rates set by Illinois State Board of Education
Admissions Director Johanna White

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Summit School
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The Einstein Academy
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Fox River Country Day School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.8 mi. away
The Learning Tree East
Gr. K | 1.7 mi. away
Elgin Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 1.7 mi. away

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