The Summit School (2026-27 Profile)

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The Summit School

18730 Grand Central Pkwy Jamaica, NY 11432

Tel: (718) 264-2931

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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)

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About the School

The Summit School in Jamaica, NY is a coâ€“ed special education school serving 156 students from preâ€“kindergarten through 12th grade in a nonsectarian, city community.
Established in 1968, The Summit School maintains a studentâ€“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 cityâ€“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 (2026-27)

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

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.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$60,000

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How much does The Summit School cost?

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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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).