The Summit Country Day School

The Summit Country Day School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
2161 Grandin Rd,  Cincinnati, OH
4.5
4.6
1,082 Students
A+
Niche Grade
The Summit Country Day School, located at 2161 Grandin Road, offers the same belief as it has since the school’s inception by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1890 – ‘to teach is to influence a child forever.’ Located just five minutes from downtown Cincinnati SCD delivers an extraordinary educational experience, serving children starting at 18-months and continuing through high school. The Summit is a co-educational, Catholic, private, independent, and college-preparatory educational institution. Driving through the gates of Summit Country, you will find a mixture of the present which is accented by the historic. The Schiff Family Circle, located in the front of the main building, is an impressive brick-laid entranceway to the school. Not only does it serve as a drop-off and pick-up point for Upper School students, it ahs been used for Masses and other outdoor events. Adjacent to the circle is the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. Designed with the dignity and ceremony of religious processions associated with church traditions, this magnificent structure features flying buttresses supporting Gothic Revival arches, and the main altar is made of Carrara marble and Mexican onyx. Other artistic features include stained glass windows crafted in Munich, Germany and the ends of each pew which were hand-carved by the early Sisters. The chapel is used for masses, weddings, and graduation ceremonies. From the Toddler Program (18-to-36 months) through the 12th grade, the Summit instills its Five Pillar Mission & Philosophy of developing students spiritually, academically, physically, socially, and artistically. This includes a Montessori pre-school model and a 13-year world language program. The Summit offers a three-season athletics program, featuring 20 varsity teams in grades 7-12. Summit offers four million dollars annually in financial aid to 40% of the student body.

School Details

Head of School
Richard V. Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,300
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
159
Full Time Teachers
122
Part Time Teachers
37
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
24
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
56.6%
Male
43.4%
White
72.1%
Black
9.2%
Two or more races
8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.5%
Hispanic
5.2%
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School Rankings

#1 Best Catholic Schools in Ohio
#11 Best Private K12 Schools in Ohio
#12 Best Private HS in Ohio
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 108 Students
University of Cincinnati 104 Students
Miami University 82 Students
University of Dayton 59 Students
University of Kentucky 52 Students
Xavier University 47 Students
Loyola University Chicago 35 Students
Vanderbilt University 35 Students
University of Notre Dame 35 Students
University of South Carolina 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 69 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 50 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 45 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Marketing 25 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students
Finance 22 Students
Economics 20 Students
Architecture 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 95 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/15/2022
The Summit has provided my children the preparation they needed to succeed in college. The writing department is one of the best and prepared them for all the papers they were writing in college.
5.0 Alum
3/19/2022
Alum currently at a top college (ACT 33, GPA 4.4), and Summit couldn't have prepared me better. If your intention is to prepare your child to succeed in the competitive world of college academia at a top university, no better place than Summit. Seven Hills and CCD just simply do not have the resources or scale to have roughly 30ish students each year getting top test score e.g. 30+ on the ACT all taking the same AP classes constantly battling and collaborating for top grades. An incubator for high level academic success.
3.0 Senior
3/1/2022
The school provided a good education and good opportunities that I may not otherwise have been able to explore. Some particular requirements were a little frustrating, but ultimately it was an alright experience.
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4.6 23 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/9/2019
Our experience has been excellent. Starting with the Admission process. They are helpful, understanding and welcoming. The teachers want the students to learn and do well and keep the parents part of the process.
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5.0 parent
10/8/2019
We have had a wonderful experience with The Summit Country Day School. The faculty are amazing. Each teacher takes a personal interest in my child. As part of the toddler program the teachers visited our home to get to know my child in his own environment. The transition was so easy his first week o...
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5.0 parent
9/25/2019
The best we ever made in education!
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5.0 parent
9/25/2019
We love so much about this school. My kids that have graduated had a great experience and were well prepared for college. They received merit scholarships to good schools. Our youngest is currently receiving great support for her learning issues. The one thing I always say about Summit is that they...
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