The Summit School
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Edgewater, MD
664 Central Ave E, Edgewater, MD 21037
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in Maryland
- Serving families in Edgewater since at least 2011
In Edgewater, Maryland, The Summit School is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 112 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in Maryland. Enrollment is up about 11% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 112
- Teachers
- 31.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 41 girls, 71 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of special education schools in Maryland (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% of special education schools in Maryland.
- Compared with 11 special education schools in Maryland.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Maryland
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Summit School whether it takes part.
- BOOST Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Summit School
What grades does The Summit School serve?
The Summit School serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend The Summit School?
About 112 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Summit School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Maryland has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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