Families choose Laurel not just because we have over a century of experience educating girls, but also because of our outstanding faculty, two incredible campuses and our nationally-recognized Center for Research on Girls.
It means we have a unique understanding of girls -- how they learn, think and feel.
We are the private school that knows girls best.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,030
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Laurel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Resources
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1896
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
557 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Number of AP Courses
33 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP 2D Design, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP French Language and Culture, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Music Theory, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C (Mechanics), AP Psychology, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Statistics, AP US Government and Politics, AP US History, AP World History, KAP English IV, KAP European History, KAP French V, KAP Theater
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform: K-12
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,030
Tuition Notes
$6,240-$30,030 (Early Learners - Grade 12)
% on Financial Aid
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,112
Admissions Director
Abigail Steinberg
Admissions Associate
Jane Zlataric
Endowment Size
$52.7 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
20 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Ambassadors/Tour Guides, Community Service Projects, Facing History and Ourselves, Foreign Language Clubs, Gay Straight Alliance, Many more clubs and organizations!, Model United Nations, Newspaper, Robotics Team, Speech and Debate, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Young Democrats, Young Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella Choir, Glee Club/Chapel Choir, Music Academy, Plays & Musicals (Middle School), Plays & Musicals (Primary School), Plays & Musicals (Upper School)
Ambassadors/Tour Guides, Community Service Projects, Facing History and Ourselves, Foreign Language Clubs, Gay Straight Alliance, Many more clubs and organizations!, Model United Nations, Newspaper, Robotics Team, Speech and Debate, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, Young Democrats, Young Republicans
Arts and Music Programs:
A Cappella Choir, Glee Club/Chapel Choir, Music Academy, Plays & Musicals (Middle School), Plays & Musicals (Primary School), Plays & Musicals (Upper School)
School Notes
- The Laurel Mission: To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.
- Laurel Values Statement: Committed to building a just and inclusive world. Laurel girls are corageous, creative, ethical and compassionate.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Laurel School cost?
Laurel School's tuition is approximately $30,030 for private students.
What schools are Laurel School often compared to?
Laurel Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hathaway Brown School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Laurel School offer?
Laurel School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Laurel School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.
What is Laurel School's ranking?
Laurel School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Laurel School?
The application deadline for Laurel School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5 7/21/2021
I cannot say enough great things about Laurel School. The teaching, learning, and experience are, in one word, transformational. Its Head of School, Ann Klotz, is visionary. The community is amazing, its teachers--caring, and its students are happy and inclusive and proud and unafraid to speak their minds. We will forever be indebted to what Laurel has given our daughter.
5 10/7/2018
Laurel School has been instrumental in my daughter`s life. She is more confident, thoughtful and inquisitive as a result of the incredible staff. She is on track for an Ivy League university, which she would not be had we remained in public school. The teachers challenge her. The resources and small class sizes are second to none. Laurel`s Center for Research on Girls is groundbreaking and a fantastic resource for parents navigating the ups and downs of parenting girls in today`s society. 140 acres of outdoor space at the Butler campus provides amazing opportunities for the girls to experience learning in so many unique ways. Ann Klotz is a gem. You will find no greater cheerleader for your girls. The resilience instilled in girls from day one contiributes to a culture of respect, hard work and fun.
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