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.

Feb

12

Admission & Variable Tuition Decision Notification

All Campuses
Feb

19

You're In! Celebration and Accepted Student Revisit day
8:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Families accepted to Laurel are invited to spend time with us at our Lyman Campus and connect with other families considering Laurel. Administrators, faculty, parents and students will be on hand to share their perspectives.

Lyman Campus
Feb

22

Brunch at Butler for Accepted Families
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Discover Laurel’s two-campus advantage! Join us for brunch at our beautiful 150-acre Butler Campus and explore the new Ruhlman Family Center, featuring flexible learning spaces, a spacious dining room and more.

Learn how students across all grades—from Outdoor Prekindergarten to Grade 12—engage in athletics, outdoor education, and hands-on learning at Butler. Laurel teachers, administrators, coaches, students, and current parents will be on hand to answer your questions and share what makes Laurel unique.

Butler Campus