Is SUMMIT SCHOOL a good school?

Published quality ratings aren't available for SUMMIT SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Jamaica Estates-Holliswood.

What grades does SUMMIT SCHOOL serve?

SUMMIT SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.

How do students get into SUMMIT SCHOOL?

SUMMIT SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.

Is SUMMIT SCHOOL public, charter, or private?

SUMMIT SCHOOL is a private school.

What neighborhood is SUMMIT SCHOOL in?

SUMMIT SCHOOL is in Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Queens.

SUMMIT SCHOOL

At a Glance

A tiny, intimate nonsectarian high school where every student is truly known

Best suited for

Families seeking an extremely small, personal high school experience in a quiet Queens neighborhood. Ideal for students who thrive in intimate settings where they're not lost in the crowd — and where parents want suburban calm without fully leaving the city. Best fit for families with cars who can handle the commute.

What stands out

Tiny enrollment of 101 students across all four high school grades
6.7:1 student-teacher ratio — among the lowest in the city
Nonsectarian and coed with no religious programming
Located in a quiet, suburban-feeling Queens neighborhood
Campus sits along Grand Central Parkway with parking

Things to consider

Limited diversity — 70% white student body may not appeal to families seeking a multicultural environment
Very low transit score (30/100) means car dependency is essentially required
Small size means fewer extracurricular options and less social depth than larger schools
The elementary-level classification in data seems inconsistent with grades 9-12 — verify directly with school
No religious affiliation if that's important to your family, or a plus if you want secular education

IdentityThe Extreme Smallness Here Isn'T Accidental — It Reflects A Philosophy That Personal Relationships Between Students And Teachers Drive Better Outcomes. You'Re Not A Number In A Roster; You'Re Someone Whose Homework Gets Read, Whose Struggles Get Noticed, Whose Ideas Get Heard.

A nonsectarian coed private high school that emphasizes small-scale, personal education. With only 101 students total, Summit operates more like an extended family than an institution.

CommunityModerate

The student body is predominantly white (70%), with meaningful multiracial representation (14%) and smaller Hispanic (9%), Asian (3%), Black (3%), and Native American (1%) populations. This is less diverse than many NYC private schools, though the diversity index of 0.55 is moderate.

NeighborhoodJamaica Estates-Holliswood

Jamaica Estates-Holliswood is a sleepy, affluent residential area in central Queens — think winding streets, older homes, and a feeling of suburban calm minutes from Manhattan. Grand Central Parkway runs along the edge, providing car access but not much foot traffic. Transit options are limited (30/100 score), so this is very much a driving or carpooling neighborhood.

Not walkable by NYC standards — you'll need a car. The neighborhood is pleasant but isolated, and students typically commute from elsewhere in Queens or Long Island.

Notable Programs

Work-Based Learning ProgramSpeech and Language TherapyOccupational TherapySocial Work ServicesExecutive Functions Program

What Parents Are Saying

Mixed reviews - parents praise nurturing environment, caring teachers, and life-changing impact for students with learning differences; some concerns about academic rigor, lack of college preparation, and bullying issues

Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SUMMIT SCHOOL a good school?: Published quality ratings aren't available for SUMMIT SCHOOL yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades 9 to 12 in Jamaica Estates-Holliswood.
What grades does SUMMIT SCHOOL serve?: SUMMIT SCHOOL serves grades 9 to 12.
How do students get into SUMMIT SCHOOL?: SUMMIT SCHOOL runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
Is SUMMIT SCHOOL public, charter, or private?: SUMMIT SCHOOL is a private school.
What neighborhood is SUMMIT SCHOOL in?: SUMMIT SCHOOL is in Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Queens.

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