The Summit Preparatory School

The Summit Preparatory School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
202 E Walnut Lawn St,  Springfield, MO
4.4
3.2
173 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Kathryn M. Heet
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$10,775

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
14
Part Time Teachers
14
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
91%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
80.1%
Asian
15.4%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
2.2%

School Rankings

#4 Best HS for the Arts in Missouri
#13 Best Private K12 Schools in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Drury University 6 Students
University of Missouri 4 Students
Missouri State University 4 Students
Purdue University 2 Students
University of Arizona 2 Students
Cornell University 2 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 2 Students
University of Missouri—St. Louis 2 Students
Ozarks Technical Community College 2 Students
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach 2 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 3 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2 Students
Arts 2 Students
Visual and Performing Arts 2 Students
Biology 1 Students
Architecture 1 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 1 Students
Creative Writing 1 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1 Students
Art Teacher Education 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 18 Reviews
1.0 Parent
4/15/2025
There is an intentional lack of diversity that is concerning in today's climate in both students and faculty. I cannot recommend staying far away from this school if you want to raise a good human.
5.0 Parent
7/11/2024
The administration is amazing and very helpful with the enrollment and day to day activities of the children. I would like if the front door was kept locked during school hours and people had to be buzzed in for security. I do think that could be improved.
5.0 Parent
7/11/2024
Both my kids attend the Summit and love it. We had our youngest in public school, which she enjoyed, but after a day of visiting at the Summit, she immediately wanted to change schools, and we haven't looked back since. We love everything they've gotten from the fantastic and dedicated faculty - it's been a wonderful experience for us and for them.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 21 Reviews
1.0 teacher
4/27/2026
Not one teacher, admin or Dr. Heet certified to teach or be an administrator. The high school admin only has a sub license. You pay a lot of money and everyone at the school isn’t qualified to do what they’re doing. Kids are behind in everything and the behaviors are awful. No support and not worth...
5.0 parent
5/6/2025
We are heading into our third year with our child at The Summit. Each year we have been more and more impressed with the level of academic progress, emotional intelligence, & overall character that the school is able to impress upon our child. The project based learning, small class sizes, clubs & e...
5.0 student
1/21/2024
I have been a student at the summit for over four years now, and I couldn't imagine ever leaving. I'm a freshman in high school now and love every minute of it. I love the flexibility of the summit, such as volunteering at the zoo and getting credit for it. Or even taking an online French course ins...
1.0 other
8/18/2023
As a former student at the Summit, I would not recommend this school to others. I left Summit recently due to severe social, emotional, and academic deficits. Chaos was an everyday affair, and students would yell and throw things while teachers tried to teach. This disrupted my education and even pu...

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The Summit Preparatory School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 202 E Walnut Lawn St in Springfield, MO. Annual tuition is $10,775. The school has a total enrollment of 173 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. The Summit Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.78, and the graduation rate is 100%. The average home value in this area is $277,177. Discover additional schools in the area, like New Covenant Academy, Kickapoo High School, Parkview High School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Summit Preparatory School.

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