The Summit School is a special education school in Edgewater, MD, specializing in support for students with dyslexia and ADHD.
The Summit School is a specialized co-ed school in Edgewater, MD, dedicated to empowering bright students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. The school focuses on research-based methodologies, where the instructional approach is as vital as the curriculum itself. By identifying and measuring essential learning outcomes, the school ensures that every student's unique academic needs are met through explicit, individualized instruction.
The academic program features literacy instruction infused throughout all subjects, with a particular emphasis on supporting students with ADD/ADHD and other learning differences. With an average class size of just 5 students and a faculty of 25 teachers, the school provides a highly structured and supportive environment. This small-scale setting allows educators to maximize each student's strengths while providing targeted interventions for areas of weakness.
Beyond the classroom, students in grades 1-8 can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including robotics, music lessons, and sports such as archery, lacrosse, and soccer. The school offers summer programs and operates on a rolling admissions basis. While the yearly tuition is approximately $37,900, 33% of students receive financial aid, ensuring that specialized, high-quality education is accessible to more families.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades1-8
Students116
Class Size5:1 ratio
Tuition$37,900
Fin. Aid33% receive aid
Est.1989
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1989 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $37,900 |
| Total Students | 116 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 |
| Average Class Size | 5 |
| Grades Offered | 1-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Nancy Rhodes |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 33 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 25 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia and Other Language-based Learning Differences
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Archery · Basketball · Cross Country · Dance · Lacrosse · Soccer · Tennis |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Robotics Club · Running Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Chorale · Music Lessons |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Association of Independent Maryland And DC Schools (JAIMS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School · - Selected in 1999 |
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