Summit School is a K-12 special education school in Elgin, IL, specializing in students with ASD, learning differences, and ADHD.
Since 1968, Summit School has provided a specialized learning environment for students from Kindergarten through high school graduation. As a private special education school approved by the State of Illinois and accredited by Cognia, Summit is dedicated to supporting children with learning difficulties, attentional challenges, and social difficulties, including those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The school provides a highly individualized approach, where each student's program is guided by an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Academics cover all core subjects aligned with Illinois State Goals and Learning Standards, supplemented by assistive technology, a pre-vocational work program, and comprehensive transition planning. To support holistic development, students have access to related services including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling.
With an average class size of 10 and a faculty where 60% hold advanced degrees, Summit School offers a supportive, small-scale setting. Tuition rates are set by the Illinois State Board of Education and are not private pay. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis, providing a nonsectarian, casual-dress environment focused on helping students build the academic and interpersonal skills necessary for meaningful lives.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-12
Students48
Class Size10:1 ratio
Est.1968
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Other associations(s) for exceptional children
Cognia
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition rates are set by Illinois State Board of Education. Tuition is not private pay. |
| Total Students | 48 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 60 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Staci Duenn |
| Admissions Associate | Rebecca Mace |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 23 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Summit is a program for students with learning differences and attentional and social difficulties
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Other associations(s) for exceptional children · Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.summitinc.org/ss-calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
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