Summit School in Nyack, NY serves 162 students in grades 6 through 12 within a suburban community setting.
Founded in 1974, this coed special education school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 35 teachers.
The school is nonsectarian and holds memberships with the Bilingual School Association and Council of Bilingual Education.
Approximately 65.7% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity in this suburban private school.
Summit School's campus spans 10 acres, offering specialized education programs for middle and high school students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1974
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
66%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Amy Adams, Actress
- Elijah Wood, Actor
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Summit School?
Summit School famous alumni include: Amy Adams, Actress and Elijah Wood, Actor.
When is the application deadline for Summit School?
The application deadline for Summit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 2/23/2019
Summit is a great school. Summit has really help my son. He was refusing to go to school now he loving go to school. I saw a total different in him within the first couple of weeks. He has become a total different person. I was a parent who would away rescue him in every situation. I feel be both have changed. I feel we both depended on each other. I feel sometimes as a parent you have of that connection of your child in positive way.
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