Summit School in Fresh Meadows, NY, is a city–based, nonsectarian special education school serving undergraduate students.
The school has a total enrollment of 221 students with 72 students in grades K–12 and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1.
Summit School employs 26 teachers and represents student diversity with 29.29% of students being students of color.
The campus spans 50 acres in a large city setting, providing specialized programs within its community.
As a nonsectarian institution, Summit School offers co–educational services without religious affiliation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
221 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Summit School?
The application deadline for Summit School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Summit School is St. Francis Prep (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Yeshiva Primary & Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Incarnation Catholic Academy (0.6 miles away)
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