At a Glance
A specialized learning environment where students with learning differences thrive through multisensory instruction and individualized support
Families seeking a specialized, supportive environment for children with diagnosed learning differences or special education needs who will benefit from multisensory instruction and small class sizes; parents who prioritize a nurturing, low-pressure academic environment over competitive rigor
- Specialized focus on students with learning differences and special education needs
- Multisensory reading and writing programs (WordSense, Read Naturally, EmPOWERTM)
- Small classes grouped by skill level for differentiated instruction
- Work-Based Learning Program for students 14+
- STEM-infused curriculum with social thinking integration
- Counseling services included
- Tuition of $39,800 annually is a significant investment
- Mixed parent reviews mention concerns about academic rigor in upper school grades
- School serves elementary through junior high — families will need to plan for high school transition
- Some administrative concerns noted in parent feedback
- More suburban, car-dependent location compared to most NYC schools
- Limited publicly available data on outcomes or student progress
A private school specifically designed for students with learning differences and special education needs, using multisensory, discovery-based teaching approaches with research-based methodologies
Parents describe a warm, supportive community where teachers genuinely care about students' progress. The school serves families who've navigated learning challenges and appreciate a school that meets their child where they are.
Jamaica Estates-Holliswood is a residential area in central Queens known for its tree-lined streets and single-family homes. It has a moderate family density and feels more suburban than most of the city. The school sits near Union Turnpike, a major thoroughfare.
More car-dependent than most Queens neighborhoods; families typically drive or rely on buses. The area is quiet and residential with some commercial options along major roads.
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What Parents Are Saying
Mixed reviews on Niche; praised for nurturing environment and caring teachers, but criticized for lack of academic rigor in upper school and some administrative concerns. Overall rating 3.85/5.
Synthesized from public parent reviews · Apr 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH yet on Motley. It's a private school serving grades Pre-K to 5 in Jamaica Estates-Holliswood.
- What grades does SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH serve?
- SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH?
- SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH runs its own private admissions process — typically an application, a visit, and sometimes testing.
- Is SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH public, charter, or private?
- SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH is a private school.
- What neighborhood is SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH in?
- SUMMIT SCHOOL- ELEM-JR HIGH is in Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Queens.
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