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The Summit Center

150 Stahl Rd Getzville, NY 14068

Tel: (716) 629-3400

www.thesummitcenter.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1973

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Student Body

Total Students

350 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

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.

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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The average private school tuition in Erie County, NY is $12,986 for elementary schools and $15,419 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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