Summit School

Summit School in Fresh Meadows, NY, is a city–based, nonsectarian special education school serving undergraduate students.
The school has a total enrollment of 221 students with 72 students in grades K–12 and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
Summit School employs 26 teachers and represents student diversity with 29.29% of students being students of color.
The campus spans 50 acres in a large city setting, providing specialized programs within its community.
As a nonsectarian institution, Summit School offers co–educational services without religious affiliation.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres

Student Body

Total Students
221 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

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

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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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 221 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,509 for elementary schools and $15,751 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Queens County, NY is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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