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9 schools in Summit

New Jersey · Public K-12

Summit reports 9 public K-12 schools and approximately 3,987 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 443.

7-year change in Summit

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,987
+17 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 64%
% Hispanic
19%
was 18%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
11%
was 9%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brayton Elementary SchoolElementary01-05335
Franklin Elementary SchoolElementary01-05369
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary01-05221
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle SchoolMiddle06-08871
Lincoln-Hubbard Elementary SchoolElementary01-05351
Primary Center at JeffersonElementaryPK-KG116
Primary Center at WilsonElementaryPK-KG203
Summit High SchoolHigh09-121,198
Washington Elementary SchoolElementary01-05323

About Summit

Public education in Summit, New Jersey runs across 9 schools that educates roughly 3,987 students. By footprint, Summit sits in the moderately sized bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 443, noticeably below the state mean of about 540.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Summit has stayed largely flat since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,970 students to 3,987. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 64% to 60%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Summit discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Summit?
Summit, New Jersey has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,987 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Summit?
Summit has 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Summit?
Summit High School is the largest public school in Summit by enrollment, with approximately 1,198 students.
What school districts serve Summit?
Summit public schools are operated by Summit Public School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Summit cover?
Public schools in Summit serve students from pre-K through grade 12.