Excellent
#27 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 7% of private schools
The Summit School
Middle School · Edgewater, MD
A private middle school in Edgewater, MD serving grades 1st – 8th.
664 CENTRAL AVE E, Edgewater, MD 21037
- 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Summit School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,541
Median home value
$530,900
Median rent
$2,276/mo
College educated
46.2%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,257 | Compare → |
| Central Special SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Key SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Annapolis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 793 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Summit School is listed in Edgewater, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Summit School
The Summit School is a private middle school in Edgewater, MD, serving approximately 103 students in grades 1st-8th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Summit School
What grades does The Summit School serve?
The Summit School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend The Summit School?
The Summit School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Summit School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Summit School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Summit School rank in MD?
The Summit School ranks #27 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Summit School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Summit School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Summit School a private school?
Yes, The Summit School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Summit School a religious school?
No, The Summit School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Phone
- (410) 798-0005
- Area population (ZIP 21037)
- 20,851
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21037; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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