The Summit Center

The Summit Center in Getzville, NY is a suburban special education school serving 350 students in pre–kindergarten with a nonsectarian orientation.
Founded in 1973, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 35 teachers.
The student body includes approximately 22% students of color, reflecting some diversity in the suburban community.
The Summit Center is among the largest private schools in New York state by enrollment for its grade span.
This nonsectarian early learning program operates in the Buffalo metropolitan area, near other private schools offering PK–12 education.

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Top Rankings

The Summit Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
350 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 40%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is The Summit Center's ranking?
The Summit Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Summit Center?
The application deadline for The Summit Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Erie County, NY is $12,876 for elementary schools and $15,419 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Erie County, NY is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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