Overview

Founded in 1890, The Summit Country Day School has maintained a proud legacy of excellence in independent, Catholic education. We offer a superb coeducational learning experience to students from age 2 through grade 12 from throughout the greater Cincinnati area. A nationally recognized leader in character education, The Summit offers a compelling combination of small classes, caring faculty, academic rigor, and strong spiritual values.
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Official information of The Summit Country Day School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B+ Day
B+ Matriculation
A- Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
B- Community
B- Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: Nursery-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $25,950
# of Students: 1,006
Teacher:Student: 1:9
International Student: 6%
AP Courses: 23
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 63%
SAT: 1305/1600
#173

US Day School

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AP Courses

(Total 23)
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Environmental Science
French Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Human Geography
Calculus BC
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(Total 15)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 11)
Band
Drama
Music
Music Theory
Ceramics
Digital Media
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Band
Drama
Music
Music Theory
Ceramics
Digital Media
Drawing
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 31)
Latin Club
Be-Fit
Ignite
Puzzle Club
Board Games
MAPS (modeling a protein story)
Key Club
Knitting Club
Italian and/or Latin American Culture Club
Rain or Shine Walking Club
Latin Club
Be-Fit
Ignite
Puzzle Club
Board Games
MAPS (modeling a protein story)
Key Club
Knitting Club
Italian and/or Latin American Culture Club
Rain or Shine Walking Club
Mock Trial
Music Service Club
Academic Team
Hope Squad
Sports Media Club
Reading Club
Civil Discourse Club
Creative Writing Club
Card Games
Jewels for Gems Club
National Art Honor Society
NABT Bio Club
Diversity
Equity
Inclusion Team
Robotics Club
Paladin Knights
Asian and Pacific Islanders' Cultural Club
Embroidery Club
Environmental Club
Theater Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1890
Campus Size: 24 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE, TOEFL Jr.

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 7)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 8)
Recommended
Boarding
Gilmour Academy United States Flag
5.0 (37 reviews)
Recommended

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Summit Country Day School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Summit Country Day School.
The Summit Country Day School is Co-ed private day school located in Louisville, Ohio, US. It was founded 1890, and currently has about 1006 students, 6.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.summitcds.org.
02.
Does The Summit Country Day School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Summit Country Day School is offering 23 AP courses.

The Summit Country Day School also have 63% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do The Summit Country Day School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2022, some students attended Princeton University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University and University of Pennsylvania.
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What is the application requirement for The Summit Country Day School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Summit Country Day School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Summit Country Day School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Summit Country Day School in 2024 is $25,950, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at lorentz_b@summitcds.org .
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Where is The Summit Country Day School located?
The Summit Country Day School is located in the State of Ohio of USA. The closest major city is Louisville, which is about 92 miles away from school. Most families can choose Louisville International-Standiford Field Airport to travel in and out of school.
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How popular is The Summit Country Day School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Summit Country Day School is among the most popular schools, within top 446 for all US schools.

Also The Summit Country Day School has been favorited by 23 users.
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How to start with an application with The Summit Country Day School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Summit Country Day School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Summit Country Day School’s official site: http://www.summitcds.org or call them at 513-871-4700.
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Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Summit Country Day School?
Yes, here are few: Walnut Hills High School, Roger Bacon High School - OH and The Seven Hills School.

The closest major city is Louisville. You can find out more schools near Louisville here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Summit Country Day School?
The overall rating for The Summit Country Day School is B+.

The section ratings of The Summit Country Day School are:
B+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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