Kindergarten-Grade 5 Application

Laurel School accepts applications for Kindergarten–Grade 5 throughout the year.

How to Apply

The checklist outlines Laurel's application requirements. All items must be completed before the Enrollment 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.

Kindergarten-Grade 5 Application Checklist

List of 4 items.

Application
- Application (online application or print full application pdf or application-only pdf)
- Parent/guardian questionnaire (online application or print questionnaire pdf)
- Teacher evaluation for Grades 1-5 completed by current teacher (online application or print Grades 1-5 evaluation pdf)
- Teacher evaluation for Kindergarten completed by current teacher (online application or print Kindergarten evaluation pdf)
- Records from candidate’s current school (online application or print records pdf)
- $40 non-refundable application fee
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 applicants are required to attend a Gator Day Screening event.
  - Saturday, January 9, 2027
Go to Admissions Events to register today!
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) for Grade 5

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.

Upcoming Events

List of 3 events.

Nov

10

Upper School Preview
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
We invite current and prospective Eighth Grade students and their parents to an enlightening evening designed to showcase the distinctive experience of Laurel's Upper School. You'll hear directly from Laurel’s Upper School leadership team, dedicated faculty, and current Upper School students, offering authentic insights into daily life and academic pursuits in our Upper School. This is a wonderful opportunity to get answers to all your questions about course options, athletics, arts, college guidance, internships, service learning, and student-led research, demonstrating firsthand what truly sets Laurel’s Upper School apart.
REGISTER

Lyman Campus

Laurel School Enrollment Office
Nov

12

Look@Laurel for Prospective Middle School Families (Grades 6-8)
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 and solve problems. Through our Middle School interdisciplinary curriculum and small classes, taught by our innovative faculty, she'll gain the skills to excel and lead. Prospective parents will learn how we put cutting-edge research from Laurel’s Center for Research for Girls (LCRG) into action, creating an environment where girls truly thrive. Meanwhile, students will experience this firsthand as they visit our Middle School classes.
REGISTER

Lyman Campus

Laurel School Enrollment Office
Nov

13

Look@Laurel for Prospective Parents, Early Learners to Prekindergarten (Parents Only)
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Discover how Laurel’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.

Additionally, there will be an optional tour of the Outdoor Prekindergarten program at the Butler Campus from 10:30-11:15 am.

Come see what makes Laurel’s Early Childhood School such a special place to begin your child’s educational journey.

REGISTER

Lyman Campus

Laurel School Enrollment Office

Deadlines & Notifications

JANUARY 15, 2027 (Kindergarten-Grade 12)

Admission application, Scholarship and Variable Tuition applications deadline

JANUARY 15, 2027 (18 Months-Prekindergarten)
Admission application deadline

FEBRUARY 11, 2027
Notification of Admission, Variable Tuition Awards and Scholarships

FEBRUARY 26, 2027
Response due to the School

After FEBRUARY 26, 2027
Rolling admissions as space allows for all grades