Laurel School accepts applications for Grades 6–12 throughout the year. The below checklist outlines the application requirements. All items must be completed before the Admissions Committee will review your application.
We will work with you every step of the way to make the application process a positive and comfortable experience for your family. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions at 216-464-0946 or admissions@LaurelSchool.org.
Deadlines & Notifications
JANUARY 19, 2026 (Kindergarten-Grade 12)
Admission application, Scholarship and Variable Tuition applications deadline
JANUARY 19, 2026 (18 Months-Prekindergarten) Admission application deadline
FEBRUARY 12, 2026 Notification of Admission, Variable Tuition Awards and Scholarships
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 Responsedue to the School
After FEBRUARY 27, 2026 Rollingadmissions as space allows for all grades
Application (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
$40 non-refundable application fee
Parent/guardian questionnaire (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
Student questionnaire (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
Teacher evaluation to be completed by a math teacher (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
Teacher evaluation to be completed by an English teacher (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
Records from candidate’s current school (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
Student and Parent Visit
The best way to learn more about Laurel is by scheduling a visit. Find out how on our Visiting Laurel page. An interview is part of the student visit.
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
ISEE tests are offered in the fall, winter and spring. Students may test at any of the locations. The location options and more information on ISEE testing may be found through their parent website: www.erblearn.org. Laurel School’s ISEE code is 361305.
Families choose our Early Childhood program because it fosters a child’s sense of wonder, encourages curiosity and inspires a desire to learn. Spend your Saturday morning with us to understand the benefits of a Laurel education for your young daughter or son. Our dedicated teachers look forward to engaging with your child in classroom activities and answering your questions about our child-centered environment. REGISTER HERE!
Children applying to our Early Learners, Preschool, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten programs are invited—along with their parents—to attend Gator Day, a required step in the admission process. During this engaging, play-based morning, Early Childhood applicants will interact with our teachers and future classmates in a warm, nurturing environment designed to gently assess school readiness. Students applying for Kindergarten spend time in a Kindergarten classroom and sit for an individual Kindergarten-readiness assessment.
While Preschool, Prekindergarten and Kindergarten children play and explore, parents will join Laurel administrators to learn more about our philosophy, curriculum, and what sets Laurel’s Early Childhood program apart. Our Early Learners will screen alongside their parents, making it a welcoming experience for the whole family. REGISTER HERE!