The Summit School/lpa in Sparks, NV, enrolls 128 students in early childhood programs serving grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, central city setting.
Founded in 2007, this co–ed day care program provides early learning opportunities with a total of one teacher on staff.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 128:1, reflecting its current staffing relative to enrollment size.
Approximately 38% of students at /lpa represent students of color, contributing to the diversity of this Sparks early childhood program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 33%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Your child. Our commitment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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When is the application deadline for The Summit School/lpa?
The application deadline for The Summit School/lpa is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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