The Laurel School serves 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE).
The student:teacher of The Laurel School is 15:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art, Art & Craft Clubs, Cooking Clubs, Creative Movement, Drama, Martial Art Clubs, Music, Nature & Horticulture, Newspaper Club, Pinewood Derby Club, Playhouse Theater Club, Private Music Lessons, Science Clubs, Sports & Activity Clubs, Tutoring
School Notes
- The school is a non-profit and non-sectarian institution offering educational programs for boys and girls from preschool through grade five. The Laurel School provides a loving, supportive environment promoting children with the opportunity, freedom, and trust to explore and learn. With consistent guidelines, structure and positive reinforcement children learn in an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Laurel School curriculum follows the Massachusetts Frameworks as a foundation but integrates fine arts, music, dance, environmental studies, physical education andLanguages with the basics.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Laurel School?
The application deadline for The Laurel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
My daughter started at Laurel in pre-school and graduated fifth grade last year. We loved Laurel because it was such a nurturing and supportive environment while at the same time was academically demanding. It was not until My daughter started sixth grade at public school that We realized how academically superior Laurel is. She easily achieved straight A's this year in sixth and honestly could have skipped a grade. Amazing place!
5 10/8/2015
The Laurel is a small school with a BIG heart. We chose The Laurel School for our son because of its small class sizes, caring staff and engaging curriculum. The school works as a community to encourage responsibility, sensitivity and resourcefulness in all students.
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