Application Process2024-03-08T12:14:32-06:00

How to Apply

The first step for prospective families is to inquire online. Summit’s admission team will reach out to schedule a private tour if there is availability. The best way to learn about what’s happening at Summit is to witness it for yourself, and tours give you a glimpse into our community and methodology. We may also invite students to join us for a half day of school prior to enrolling.

Once your family and Summit’s staff has determined and agreed that this is the place where your child(ren) can flourish and grow, complete an online application to secure a place in one of our classrooms. We maintain small class sizes, so don’t delay. If a classroom is currently full, we’ll add you to a waiting list and reach out if we have an opening. Summit has limited 2024-25 availability in grades 2-6 only at this time; other classes are waitlisted.

Prospective families will create a FACTS account to begin the enrollment process. If you have any questions about the enrollment process please contact info@summitschools.org or call 319-294-2036.

Students First Education Savings Accounts (ESA), are available for families choosing to enroll their eligible children in an accredited nonpublic school, like Summit. ESAs will provide $7635, the amount of per pupil funds allocated annually by the state, to use for tuition, fees, and other qualified expenses.

In the upcoming 2024-25 school year eligible students include:
  • All entering kindergarten students
  • All students enrolled in a public school in 2023-24
  • A student enrolled in an accredited nonpublic school with a household income at or below 400% of the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Visit the Iowa Department of Education – Education Savings Account website for more information, criteria, deadlines, and updates.

Current Summit families are encouraged to submit on online admissions inquiry for younger siblings to guarantee a spot in upcoming school years. Space will be limited and not guaranteed for any student not in our admissions portal.

Summit Schools does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or national origin in the administration of our admission policies and financial aid programs.

Online Inquiry Form
Greetings from Admissions
2024-25 Investment/Enrollment Information for Prospective Families

FAQ’s

What are school hours?2023-09-11T14:14:34-05:00

Summit’s school hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Extended Daycare is available from 7:15-8:20 a.m., and 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Summit Financial Aid2024-03-05T09:55:36-06:00

Summit offers financial aid from two pools: income-based and special case-based. Financial Aid online applications are considered in each pool, and initial applications were due February 7, 2024. After that, applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply early.

Income-Based Financial Aid:

Summit, together with Scattergood Friends School, is part of the Independent School Association of Eastern Iowa School Tuition Organization, Inc. (EISTO). Our STO enables us to provide funding to eligible families whose income during the previous calendar year (determined by most recently completed tax information) does not exceed an amount equal to four times the most recently published federal poverty guidelines so that their children can attend Summit. This can vary each year. 

2024 STO qualifying calculations are as follows:

Number in household           Fed. Poverty Level                     400% poverty level

2 in household $20,440 $81,760
3 $25,820 $103,280
4 $31,200 $124,800
5 $36,580 $146,320
6 $41,960 $167,840
7 $47,340 $189,360
8 $52,720 $210,880

 

The EISTO is a 501(c)3 organization formed to help qualifying families who seek a private education for their children that otherwise may be financially out of reach. As such, STOs are charitable organizations created to receive cash contributions from individual Iowa tax payers, and then allocate those funds to eligible families who attend accredited non-public schools represented by the STO. The amount of funds an STO is allowed to raise each year is based on the certified enrollments of each school in the STO and determined by the state of Iowa. 

Special Case-Based Financial Aid:

Summit recognizes that from time to time, families may experience financial hardships. We try to raise funds specifically for these times. It is never guaranteed that these funds will be available from year to year.

Where do Summit students go after 8th grade?2020-02-04T16:58:19-06:00

Upon completion of 8th grade, Summit students have integrated well into both public and private schools. Summit students adapt well in larger environments as they have already experienced what a community of learners looks like and have developed leadership skills as well as a sense of urgency.

Who attends Summit Schools?2020-02-04T16:50:03-06:00

Summit is an educational environment with rich diversity. We have a history of families from countries outside the US who attend Summit, including families speaking languages other than English in the home. Currently, our students travel from 8 different school districts to attend Summit each day and come to us with all types of gifts and talents. At Summit we value all types of learners and work closely with each student as an individual.

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