The Summit School (2026 Profile)

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About the School

The Summit School in Jamaica, NY is a co–ed special education school serving 156 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, city community.
Established in 1968, The Summit School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with 23 teachers on staff.
Annual tuition for The Summit School is $60,000, reflecting its specialized program offerings in the Jamaica area.
Approximately 11.7% of the student body identifies as students of color, representing diversity within this city–based private school.
The Summit School is located near several other private schools and serves families seeking special education options in Jamaica, NY.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 156 students
Yearly Tuition: $60,000
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1968

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Student Body

Total Students

156 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$60,000

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Application URL

Online Application

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The Summit School's tuition is approximately $60,000 for private students.

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The application deadline for The Summit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Queens County, NY is $12,525 for elementary schools and $15,513 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).