Crossroads Academy Competitors

The Beacon School offers an inquiry-based college-preparatory program with technology and arts infused throughout the curriculum. In addition to taking the New York State English Language Arts Regents, students demonstrate their mastery of material each year by presenting independent projects to panels of teachers. All Beacon students perform one semester of community service.

For over 93 years, Summit School has been Inspiring Learning. We know that strong foundational skills lead students to a lifetime of endless exploration. At Summit, each student has a voice that matters and finds joy in their educational journey. Our students learn by doing. They gain mastery of skills by solving real-world dilemmas in preparation for a future world we cannot predict. Our mission remains: Summit School provides a challenging curriculum within a caring environment to help students develop their full potential. Summit is accredited by NAIS and SAIS, with a total enrollment of 565 girls and boys Eaglets (three-year-olds) through Grade 9.

Waldorf education is often described as a modern renaissance education, resulting in students who are cultured and knowledgeable, educated, and proficient in a wide range of fields, and possess the confidence and skills necessary to thrive in college, the workplace and in life. Key areas of focus include the development of critical thinking, a highly developed ethical compass, and a lifelong love of learning, while at the same time fostering creativity, innovation, cooperation, and strong communication skills. These are the tools our children need in order to thrive and lead in the 21st century world. In addition to our rich curriculum, signature streams for our high school include experiential and interdisciplinary learning, technology transformation, social and emotional development, service learning and social justice, and environmental stewardship. WSP high school follows an innovative assessment policy that focuses on the goal of intrinsic learning rather than rewards-based grades.