Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Summit Center
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked NY School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Summit Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
350 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 39%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Summit Center in Getzville, NY is a suburban special education school serving 350 students in pre–kindergarten with a nonsectarian orientation.
- Founded in 1973, the school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 35 teachers.
- The student body includes approximately 22% students of color, reflecting some diversity in the suburban community.
- The Summit Center is among the largest private schools in New York state by enrollment for its grade span.
- This nonsectarian early learning program operates in the Buffalo metropolitan area, near other private schools offering PK–12 education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Summit Center's ranking?
The Summit Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Summit Center?
The application deadline for The Summit Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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