Very Good
#54 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 13% of private schools
The Summit Preparatory School
School · Springfield, MO
A private school in Springfield, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
202 E WALNUT LAWN ST, Springfield, MO 65807
- 6.5:1 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 MO.
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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 MO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Summit Preparatory 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,380/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,271
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
45.5%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Adah Fulbright Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | 3.1 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Laboratory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Campbell Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 3.7 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Summit Preparatory School is listed in Springfield, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Summit Preparatory School
The Summit Preparatory School is a private school in Springfield, MO, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Summit Preparatory School
What grades does The Summit Preparatory School serve?
The Summit Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Summit Preparatory School?
The Summit Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Summit Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Summit Preparatory School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Summit Preparatory School rank in MO?
The Summit Preparatory School ranks #54 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is The Summit Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Summit Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, The Summit Preparatory 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 Preparatory School a religious school?
No, The Summit Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 869-8077
- Area population (ZIP 65807)
- 56,680
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 65807; 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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