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 (Early Learners-Prekindergarten)
Admission application deadline
February 12, 2026
Notification of Admission, Variable Tuition Awards and Scholarships
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.
We can't wait to welcome you to Laurel School! Join us for our Grades 6-12 Open House at the Lyman Campus, where you'll have the wonderful opportunity to connect with our current students and engaging faculty. You'll also hear a special presentation from our new Head of School Christina Breen and discover more about our exciting curriculum, unique special programming, the admissions process, and Variable Tuition.
Discover how Laurel School empowers girls to lead by helping them to think boldly, explore deeply, and grow with confidence. During this special preview event, prospective parents will experience our dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum, small class sizes, and the innovative faculty who bring learning to life in these early Primary School years.
You’ll also learn how Laurel’s nationally recognized Center for Research on Girls (LCRG) shapes our approach, translating the latest research into everyday practices that help girls thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Come see what makes Laurel a place where girls truly flourish!
Discover how Laurel School’s Early Childhood School nurtures creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning in young children ages 18 months to 5 years. Through our play-based, cognitively rich curriculum, we help every child grow with confidence and joy.
Prospective parents will learn how Laurel creates an environment where children thrive — guided by caring teachers, thoughtfully designed classrooms, and research-backed practices that honor each child’s unique path of development.
Come see what makes Laurel’s Early Childhood School such a special place to begin your child’s educational journey!