
Learning Across Grade Levels
From the mid-19th to the early 20th century, one-room schoolhouses served as the infrastructure of American education in rural communities. Enduring as a symbol of
The Summit is currently accepting applications! Once we receive your application, we will contact you with more information regarding our admissions process. Apply online now for all grade levels (Early Learners and K-12)!
The Summit is characterized by its progressive, student-centered philosophy, academically challenging curriculum, personalized, “deeper learning” approach, motivated students, small class sizes, and talented, dedicated faculty.
Join us for the 18th Annual Black and White by Candlelight Gala. Held at the Judy Thompson Executive Conference Center on Drury University’s Campus, this fabulous evening includes auction items, live music, a VIP happy hour, and more!
The mission of The Summit Preparatory School is to prepare learners for success by providing a progressive education with a challenging curriculum in a supportive environment.
Spend your summer at The Summit with Camp Raven!
These weekly camps provide a fun, safe, and stimulating way to continue learning over the summer break. Each camp, led by talented and enthusiastic instructors, focuses on a central theme from explorations in STEM and art to music and movement.
Registration opens in February 2023. Space is limited.
The Summit Preparatory School is a non-religious, private school that strives to provide a supportive academic environment to students in the Springfield, MO community – from Early Learners to K-12. As an independent school, our challenging and stimulating curriculum sparks the joy of learning in all of our students. Through hands-on, project-based learning and the integrated use of technology, students develop important skills, including critical thinking, creativity, curiosity, communication, collaboration, character, and citizenship.
In addition to our physical education and wellness curriculum, The Summit offers a variety of sports for our students as members of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). Along with a healthy lifestyle, the goal of the student athletics programs at The Summit is to facilitate the development of essential reasoning and leadership skills that will serve student athletes in all aspects of life.
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From the mid-19th to the early 20th century, one-room schoolhouses served as the infrastructure of American education in rural communities. Enduring as a symbol of
At The Summit, we utilize a progressive approach to education that values and supports the whole person. A focus on the whole person means just
At The Summit, our students receive more than a diploma. Our curriculum and classrooms are designed to value the whole child and focus on not
Thank you to our Springfield and Southwest Missouri community members for supporting independent education in the Ozarks.
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