The Summit School is a state funding approved private, special education day school in Queens, New York, United States.
Quick Facts (2025)
- 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 Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
156 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 40%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$60,000
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Summit School cost?
The Summit School's tuition is approximately $60,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Summit School?
The application deadline for The Summit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Summit School is Yeshiva University High School Girls (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immaculate Conception School (0.4 miles away)
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