Small by design. Powerful by experience.

The Peak School is a progressive, mastery-based school in Summit County, Colorado, where students learn through rigorous academics, real-world application, and outdoor experiences, and are expected to demonstrate what they can do at every step.

The Peak School serves middle school and high school students in grades 6 – 12.

The Peak Difference

Mastery-Based Learning

Not just grades and test scores, but demonstrated skills. Students advance when they’ve shown mastery, not just completed time.

Real-World Application

Senior projects + experiential learning
Students work on real problems, not simulations.

Student Voice & Confidence

At Peak, your introverted student will gain the confidence to speak up. Every student delivers a minimum of 6 prepared speeches to the school community before graduation.

Outdoor + Classroom Learning

Outdoor education is not “extra.”
It is an integrated system of learning.

What a Peak Student Looks Like

Peak students are not defined by a single path, interest, or achievement. They are defined by what they are able to do — and how they learn to do it.

Because learning here is not passive. It is practiced, applied, and demonstrated over time.

Across grades and disciplines, Peak students are:

  • Athletes competing at the state and national level

  • Students earning professional certifications and real-world experience

  • Scientists, writers, builders, and designers working on original projects

  • Outdoor leaders developing resilience, judgment, and confidence in dynamic environments

  • Global learners engaging with cultures, systems, and ideas beyond Summit County

  • Communicators who can speak clearly, defend ideas, and present their work with confidence

What connects them is not a single profile.

It is a shared expectation: to actively demonstrate what they know, not just complete what they are assigned.

By the time they graduate, Peak students leave with more than transcripts and test scores.

They leave with evidence of capability, built through experience.

Read more about the Senior Project Experience

  • Average SAT Score: 1185 (national average: 1029)

    Average PSAT (9th grade): 956 (state average: 881)

    AP Exam Performance: Average score above 3 across all exams taken. Students routinely earn scores that allow for college credit or placement.

    Fun Fact: We had a student (class of 2017) take 23 AP tests over their time at Peak. They ended up receiving 17 5’s, which is the highest score one can receive, five 4’s, and one 3. All passing grades. While this is not the norm, it does show what a Peak student can achieve within our curriculum.

  • 100% of graduates attend a 4-year college

    Students are accepted to colleges across the U.S. and internationally.

    College placement reflects a wide range of academic interests, athletic pathways, and career directions.

  • Student-teacher ratio: ~6:1

    Enrollment: ~80–90 students (grades 6–12)

    Average class size: ~10 students

    Grades served: 6–12

    Acceptance rate: ~90%

    Financial aid participation: ~60% of families receive support

  • Ranked among the top 20% of schools nationally (Niche)

    Recognized as an A+ rated private school (Niche overall grade)

    Ranked among Colorado’s top schools for student-athletes

Peak by the Numbers

students standing outside of school on first day back

Want a quick snapshot of life at The Peak School?
Download our "Did You Know?" guide.

Learn What Makes Peak Unique

Information for Prospective Families

Schedule a Tour

Interested in learning more? Schedule a campus tour with Jessie Hoehn, Director of Admissions.

Come for a Shadow Day

Ideally, all prospective students get to experience The Peak School first-hand as a shadow student for the day. School starts with Base Camp at 8 am, and shadow students attend all regularly scheduled classes, including STEM, history, literature, electives, and foreign language classes. Shadow days are a great way for prospective students to imagine themselves at Peak. 

Getting to The Peak School

If you are visiting from out of state, Denver International Airport flies nonstop to nearly 150 cities around the world. From the airport, there are many options for traveling the scenic 2-hour drive through the mountains to Frisco, Colorado. Below are a few options: 

  • Rent a car and enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the scenic mountain drive at your own pace

  • Contact Peak 1 Express for a shuttle directly from the airport to downtown Frisco

  • Hop on a scheduled shuttle or arrange your own transportation with Summit Express

For locals, we are located in downtown Frisco at 40 W Main Street, across the street from the post office.

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  • “We wanted a school where our student could reach her full potential in a safe and friendly environment. We also wanted her to have as many opportunities as possible for college.”

    -Peak Parent

  • “My parents wanted me and my sister to have a good education and we know that Peak provides a great education to all students.”

    -Peak Student

  • “Peak offers a practical academic model with the ability to gain college credits.”

    -Peak Parent

  • “What we appreciate most about Peak School are its small class sizes, dedicated educators, and the inclusive opportunity it offers for students from diverse backgrounds.”

    -Peak Parent

  • “Peak is small enough to let everybody know each other so it feels more welcoming than other schools and teachers feel more like friends."

    -Peak Student

  • “We don’t have locks on lockers, and you know everyone in the school.”

    -Peak Student

  • “Peak offered the most flexibility and seemed the most involved with Team Summit. My family and I also loved the small classes and ways of teaching.”

    -Peak Student

  • “If our student-athlete needs to miss school for training or races, Peak teachers are always willing to help by sending work prior or helping complete upon return.”

    -Peak Parent

  • “Beyond academics, the school's outdoor education program, from hiking to hut trips, are not just memorable experiences but also lessons in teamwork and resilience. My child is truly valued and nurtured at Peak.”

    -Peak Parent

  • “I love that the classes are small, that the teachers want to help me, and the school is small enough to know everyone."

    -Peak Student

  • “Our student was really excited about the small class sizes, emphasis on outdoor activities and trips, and the opportunity to really be matched at her level in different academic areas. We parents agree on all fronts! And there is a special community feel that even we as parents notice.”

    -Peak Parent

  • Peak creates independent, critical thinkers. Students play an important role in their learning. They are aware of the standards they are trying to achieve and why those objectives are important. Plus, grades are dynamic. Students can learn from their mistakes by correcting them and getting recognized for that effort.”

    -Peak Parent

  • “I would say the most important factors in choosing Peak were the teacher to student ratio, the harder curriculum, and the overall values that Peak upholds.”

    -Peak Student

  • “I love the individualized encouragement and regular communication about how well (or not well, sometimes) my kids are performing in school; I feel like I'm kept in the loop and abreast of how they're doing.”

    -Peak Parent