Summers-Knoll School provides a rich academic experience for students from K-8 in small, multi-age classes.
Our students learn in an intimate, vibrant school setting and out and about in the world.
It's a place where bright children progress at their own pace, creative children engage in limitless exploration and gifted children discover their potential.
We have a strong focus on the environment, service and community-based learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MI School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,800
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 3 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Summers-knoll School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1995
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
none
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Mar. 3 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,800
Tuition Notes
Kindergarten: $15,800
Elementary School (1-4): $17,800
Middle School (5-8): $19,500.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Deborah Paul-McDonald
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
After school clubs
Arts and Music Programs:
After school music lessons available
School Notes
- Inspiring academics for bright, creative and gifted students
- Small, mixed-grade classes, offering individual attention, support and challenge
- Nurturing environment in which each child is loved and encouraged
- Art, Music, Latin, French or Mandarin,P.E. for all students
- Theme-based curriculum incorporating a multi-disciplinary approach
- Child-centered learning supporting multiple learning styles
- Diverse community and globally-focused curriculum
- Community service, encouraging responsibility, empathy, and personal empowerment
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Summers-knoll School cost?
Summers-knoll School's tuition is approximately $17,800 for private students.
What schools are Summers-knoll School often compared to?
Summers-knoll School is often viewed alongside schools like Ann Arbor Hills Child Dev. Center by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Summers-knoll School?
The acceptance rate of Summers-knoll School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Summers-knoll School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Michigan with low acceptance rates.
What is Summers-knoll School's ranking?
Summers-knoll School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Summers-knoll School?
The application deadline for Summers-knoll School is Mar. 3 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 3 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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School Reviews
5 7/21/2021
My child has been at Summers-Knoll for 5 years, K-4th. The school uses project-based learning which has been a positive experience for my child. Instead of studying individual subjects separately, the project-based approach will take a topic that the students are passionate about, such as Ancient Egypt, and then build lessons and activities around that topic. For example, the science behind mummies, the art of Egyptian mythology, a field trip to see Egyptian artifacts, etc... My child responded well to this approach and as a result, he is very engaged at school and loves attending.The teachers are attentive to my child's individual needs. In some subjects he is ahead of his grade level and they have been able to customize his lessons to keep him challenged. For example, in second grade, he took math in the third grade class, and his teacher gave him high-school level spelling lists.
5 8/12/2018
A wonderful progressive and project-based school that puts the emphasis on the most crucial stuff: critical thinking, creative problem-solving, curiosity, respect, encountering the wider world with eyes (and heart) wide open. My child, heading into her seventh year, couldn't love it more. And under new leadership the school has only gotten better over these last two years.
5 11/25/2016
I attended this school for five years from 2005 to 2010, and it was an incredible experience that gave me the mental push I didn't know I needed. It taught me to view things from every perspective and angle: creatively and analytically, logically, you name it; and emphasized the importance of thinking outside the box. I am now a high school sophomore, and I know I would not be in th place I am if it weren't for my education at Summers-Knoll. This school offers not only an interactive, creative education but also an experience a child will treasure throughout their life.
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