The Summit is an independent school, dedicated to providing children with an extraordinary education in a supportive, stimulating environment. The school climate will enable students to become a community of learners, develop leaderships skills, acquire a strong ethical framework, cultivate an appreciation for the arts, advocate the virtues of a sound body with a sound mind, and achieve their highest potential.

Students will discover the joy of learning.

Why Parents Choose an Independent School

• Small class size (10-15 students per class)
• Highly qualified staff
• Positive learning climate for each child
• Exceptional academics
• Commitment to moral values and character development
• Caring school community
• High quality of education
• Participation in extracurricular activities

What is an Independent School?

An Independent School is:

• Operates exclusively on the basis of tuition and gifts. The school recieves no government or religious subsidies
• A private, pre-collegiate learning institution
• Organized as a not-for-profit corporation with 501(c)3 status
• Governed by a self-perpetuating board of directors
• Free to define its own mission
• Free to regulate admissions (admitting only those appropriate to the mission)
• Free to define teacher credentials
• Free to teach what the school decides is important
• Accountable to parents, communities, and accrediting agencies
• Dedicated to uphold high academic and behavioral standards