Kindergarten-Grade 5 Application

Laurel School accepts applications for Kindergarten–Grade 5 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
Response due to the School

After FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Rolling admissions as space allows for all grades

Online Application

Download Full Application (pdf)

Kindergarten-Grade 5 Application Checklist

List of 3 items.

Application
- 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)
- Teacher evaluation for Grades 1-5 to be completed by current teacher (complete online through the above link or print the pdf version)
- Teacher evaluation for Kindergarten to be completed by current teacher (complete online through the above link of print 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.
Student Screening
- Students are required to complete an academic assessment as part of their application to Laurel.
- Kindergarten assessments will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Upcoming Events

List of 3 events.

Dec

9

Look@Laurel for Prospective Upper School Families
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
We invite you to take a Look@Laurel and discover a school designed to inspire your daughter to think creatively, solve problems and become a leader. Through our interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes, taught by our dynamic faculty, she'll gain the skills to excel. Prospective parents will learn how we put cutting-edge research from Laurel’s Center for Research on Girls (LCRG) into action, creating an environment where girls truly thrive. Meanwhile, students will experience this firsthand as they visit our Upper School classes. REGISTER HERE!

Lyman Campus
Dec

11

Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Kindergarten-Grade 2 (Parent Only)
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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! REGISTER HERE!

Lyman Campus
Dec

12

Upper School Visit Day
12/12/2025 8:30 AM
For students applying to Upper School for the 2026–27 school year, a visit to campus is a meaningful and required part of the application experience. Come see what makes our community so vibrant—and maybe even picture yourself here! For more details and to schedule a visit please contact the Admissions Office at Admissions@LaurelSchool.org or 216.464.0946.

Lyman Campus