Summit Classical Christian School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 285 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,500
Acceptance rate: 86%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Summit Classical Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Summit Classical Christian School
Pre-K	10
Kind	22
1	15
2	19
3	21
4	23
5	25
6	23
7	22
8	25
9	27
10	24
11	15
12	14

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Variability Services

Year Founded

2006

School Motto

Cultivating generations of joyful disciples of Christ, rooted in Truth, to the glory of God.

Student Body

Total Students

285 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

27%

Average Class Size

16 students

Average SAT score

1360

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms (Formal Uniform, Casual Uniform, PE Uniform)

Number of AP Courses

4 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Calculus ABCalculus BC

Literature & CompositionPre-Calculus

statistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,500

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Tuition Notes

Pre-K $7,000 K-5 $12,650 6-8 $13,950 9-12 $15,050 Grades 1-5 $10,500 + additional fees Grades 6-8 $11,500 + additional fees Grades 9-12 $12,500 + additional fees summitclassical.org/tuition-and-fees

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,000

Acceptance Rate

86%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jocelyn Linders

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Nearn

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfTennis

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

11 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book ClubsChess Club

Coding ClubCreative Writing Club

Crochet ClubGames Club

Inventors ClubLocal Missions Club

Rocket Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Strings Lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Intramural Sports

School Notes

Summit Classical Christian School exists to cultivate generations of joyful disciples of Christ, rooted in Truth, to the glory of God.
We partner with faithful Christian families to educated students in a Biblical worldview, using classical methods. In an atmosphere of humility and virtue, we train curious thinkers, eloquent communicators, and passionate stewards of God's gifts.

Vision - Summit Classical Christian School exists to cultivate generations of joyful disciples of Christ, rooted in Truth, to the glory of God.
Mission - We partner with faithful Christian families to educate students in a Biblical worldview, using classical methods. In an atmosphere of humility and virtue, we train curious thinkers, eloquent communicators, and passionate stewards of God's gifts.
Core Values - Courage, Integrity, Love, Respect, humility, Joy, Perseverance and Charity
We Are Christian
We show our faith by teaching the historic doctrines and practices of 'mere Christianity' in all classes and grades. We teach our children to begin to develop a relationship with God through Christ, and to live a life ordered by the two greatest commandments: love God and love your neighbor.
Truth Belongs to God
We recognize that all truth is from God and therefore worthy of joyful study and exploration. All creation declares the glory of God and all human beings are created in the image of God and worthy of respect.
To Study is to Worship
We believe studying is an act of worship. God calls us to love him with all our minds and to pursue wisdom, and we train our students to have the skills necessary to protect and cultivate the moral character of society.
The Universe is a Theatre of God's Glory
We believe in the unity of knowledge and we teach all subjects as systematic, ordered whole with theology as "queen of the sciences." All the sciences, arts, and humanities are in their own way pointing to God's character.
About Us
Summit Classical Christian School was established in 2006 to assist faithful parents in educating their children to the glory of God applying Christian principles through classical methods. Summit serves students in grades K-12. We were very excited to have had our first graduating class in 2021.
Objectives
Education at Summit Classical is inherently different not only in philosophy but also in the science of teaching. As we seek to offer an education that is both rich and challenging for all students in light of each student's God-gifted academic abilities, Summit employs different methods to realize the extraordinary results that God has appointed for our children. These methods-or tactics-fall into two categories:T he environment we create for learning.The way in which we teach.
1. The Summit Environment
Summit undertakes to provide an atmosphere where board members, administrators, staff, parents, and students model Christian principles in work and relationships. We expect to see honesty, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control exhibited by all at Summit.
To this end, Summit shall only appoint board members and administrators and employ teachers and staff that have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. They must also exhibit godly character qualities, subscribe to the school's governing documents, and live a lifestyle consistent with biblical teaching.
Summit shall admit students whose parents are in agreement with the school's governing documents and Student Honor Code, who faithfully uphold their God-given duties for their child's education, and who participate in the advancement of Summit.
Additionally, Summit shall admit students who exhibit Christian character traits, are earnest in their studies, pursue excellence in all that they do, and are in agreement with the school's governing documents and Student Honor Code.
Finally, to create a successful scholastic environment, Summit teaches all subjects as parts of a unified, integrated whole with Scripture as the center. We teach every discipline in the light of divine revelation and realize all knowledge is made complete only when seen and understood in relation to the eternal glory and purposes of the triune God. Truth, goodness, and beauty consist in and proceed from the holiness and eternal majesty of God and are divine absolutes that ultimately define the learning environment of Summit.
By holding to the above, we aim to create a unique environment both inside and outside the classroom through which the vision of Summit will be realized and through which God will be glorified.
2. The way in which we teach
Summit endeavors to provide students with the tools of learning and to instill in them a life-long desire to increase in knowledge and wisdom. Summit immerses students in the history, language, and art of western culture in a manner that enables them to understand our present age and equips them to wisely build the future.
The classical approach to education was the Western world's accepted method of teaching for nearly 1,500 years. Its emphasis on structure, content, and method is unsurpassed in providing the tools of learning as well as providing for intellectual development, academic achievement, and moral stability.
A classical approach emphasizes the goal of giving children the educational tools to both learn and think for themselves. The classical emphasis is grounded on the three-fold approach to the tools of learning called the trivium. The trivium consists of the three foundational academic categories, or phases, that are consistent with the specific stages of development of the child:grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
The grammar phase (K-5) emphasizes knowledge mastery and memorization.
The logic phase (6-8) emphasizes principle comprehension and reasoning.
The rhetoric phase (9-12) emphasizes expression and application.
In addition to laying out the stages of learning, the trivium also provides a way to break down a subject of study for full comprehension. Every subject has aspects of grammar, logic, and rhetoric in that one must first grasp the facts, then learn the reasons, motivations, and logic around the facts and finally, evaluate and make applications.
The trivium, while providing a way to approach each subject is also a set of subjects. Traditionally, the trivium has included Latin as part of the grammar phase, logic or the principles of reasoning as part of the logic phase, and rhetoric, the art of speaking/writing clearly and cogently, as part of the rhetoric phase.
To learn more, please visit summitclassical.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Summit Classical Christian School cost?

Summit Classical Christian School's tuition is approximately $11,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Summit Classical Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Summit Classical Christian School is 86%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Summit Classical Christian School offer?

Summit Classical Christian School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf and Tennis.

What is Summit Classical Christian School's ranking?

Summit Classical Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Summit Classical Christian School?

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

In what neighborhood is Summit Classical Christian School located?

Summit Classical Christian School is located in the Cougar Mountain neighborhood of Issaquah, WA.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 8/2/2025

This school has been my educational home for the last 9 years. I have loved being here, and I have benefited from both the academic and spiritual aspects. I can't imagine being anywhere else!

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Elliot

5 11/17/2023

From the front desk to the headmaster, we have experienced a genuine desire to see and encourage each student and family. There are a lot of schools that say they are about discipleship; Summit is actually cultivating genuine disciples of Jesus Christ to the glory of God. We couldn't be more thankful that Summit exists! Truly, we believe Summit is God's provision to raise up the next generation of Christ followers in the Eastside/Seattle area.

- Posted by Parent - Jessica

5 11/10/2023

This school is a hidden gem. Amazing staff and teachers. We are so happy to have found it!

- Posted by Parent - CR

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The average private school tuition in Issaquah, WA is $23,088 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Issaquah, WA is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).