Independent Pre-K-9 school in Winston-Salem, NC founded in 1933. Specializes in supporting students with learning differences and dyslexia
Summit School is an independent coeducational day school serving Pre-Kindergarten through Ninth Grade in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Founded in 1933, Summit actively supports students with learning differences, including those with dyslexia, through specialized Learning Difference Programs. The school recognizes that children develop at different rates and have distinct learning needs, and structures its approach around identifying and responding to these individual characteristics and aptitudes.
Summit provides a research-based, challenging curriculum within a physically and emotionally safe, caring environment designed to support each student's optimal growth. With an average class size of 16 students and 125 classroom teachers (38% with advanced degrees), the school emphasizes personalized attention and differentiated instruction. The school is committed to fostering healthy self-esteem, helping students understand their strengths and talents while building respect for others. Beyond academics, Summit offers a full range of sports, arts, music programs, and clubs to engage students' diverse interests and abilities.
Summit School admits students on a rolling basis with a January 31 deadline. Tuition is $25,825 annually, with 22% of students receiving financial aid (average grant: $10,000). The school is accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-9
Students545
Class Size16:1 ratio
Tuition$25,825
Fin. Aid22% receive aid
Est.1933
DeadlineJan. 31 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s), Southern Association of Independent Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1933 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $25,825 |
| Total Students | 545 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 125 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 38 |
| Average Class Size | 16 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-9 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Cindy Kluttz |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 22 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $10,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 10 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia
Advanced Courses
World History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Gymnastics · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Wrestling |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Chess Club · Math Club · Summit Afternoon Academy · Summit Summer Camps · Arts and Music Programs: · Individual music lessons · Instrumental Music · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Gymnastics Team |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Other school association(s) · Southern Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.summitschool.com/about-summit/calendars |
Contact the school
(336) 722-27772100 Reynolda Rd, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27106
www.summitschool.com