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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Summit Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
350 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 39%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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(516) 365-4900
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(516) 365-4900
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