Laurel School Photo #9 - Ann V. Klotz, Laurel School's Head of School

Laurel School

Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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
Sports offered
School History
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1896
School Calendar
Campus Size
150
School Motto
'To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world.'
School Mascot
Gators

Student Body

Total Students
557 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Laurel School Student 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
School Colors
White, Green

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
Application URL
Endowment Size
$52.7 million

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)

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.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Ann Daniels Marks - Longtime Upper Arlington Girls Tennis Coach - 1954 -
    • Kelly Schumann Styne - 1979 doubles Ohio Class A-AA Champion - 1980 -
    • Patricia Hannon - 1979 doubles Ohio Class A-AA Champion - 1982 -
    • Brittney Jackson - 2006 Division 3 100m State Champion - 2010 -
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 School is often viewed alongside schools like Hathaway Brown School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Laurel School?
Laurel School famous alumni include: Ann Daniels Marks - Longtime Upper Arlington Girls Tennis Coach - 1954, Kelly Schumann Styne - 1979 doubles Ohio Class A-AA Champion - 1980, Patricia Hannon - 1979 doubles Ohio Class A-AA Champion - 1982 and Brittney Jackson - 2006 Division 3 100m State Champion - 2010.
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?
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

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
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.
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5  
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,030
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cuyahoga County, OH is $10,960 for elementary schools and $16,878 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cuyahoga County, OH is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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