The Summit Center

The Summit Center serves 350 students in grades Prekindergarten. The student:teacher of The Summit Center is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

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

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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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