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Visit Laurel School | Private School in Shaker Heights, OH
Visit Laurel School | Private School in Shaker Heights, OH
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Visiting Laurel
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Tour our Campuses
We invite you to
experience Laurel
for yourself because families who visit fall in love.
SCHEDULE A VISIT
216.464.0946 •
admissions@LaurelSchool.org
Individual and small group tours of our Lyman and Butler Campuses are offered during regular school hours and on select weekdays after school.
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The full list of
ADMISSIONS EVENTS
by date includes registration for "Look at Laurel" preview events, "Gator Days" screenings, visit days, ISEE dates, application deadlines and more.
OPEN HOUSES
These events showcase all aspects of the Laurel student experience, and each one features different grade levels and divisions.
October 9, 2025:
Lyman Campus Grades 6-12
October 23, 2025:
Butler Campus Early Childhood-Grade 12
January 10, 2026:
Lyman Campus Early Learners (18 mos)-PreK
April 18, 2026:
Lyman Campus Early Childhood-Grade 12
Classroom Visits
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Prospective K-12 Students
Prospective students may schedule individualized visits to Laurel classrooms throughout the school year. Visiting students will meet current students and faculty, and will experience Laurel's curriculum first-hand by engaging in classroom activities. Students applying to Grades 9-12 may visit on most Fridays during the academic year; all other grades are scheduled on an individual basis based on classroom schedules. Please reach out directly to the Admissions Office to schedule a student visit.
2025-26 Upper School Visit Days
For students applying for Upper School for the 2026-27 school year, a visit is required as part of the application process. Grades 9-12 applicants are invited to experience Laurel campus life and classes on the following dates in 2025:
Friday, September 26
Friday, October 3
Friday, October 10
Friday, October 17
Tuesday, October 28
Friday, November 14
Friday, November 21
Friday, December 5
Friday, December 12
Pre-registration is required. For details and to schedule a visit, please contact the Admissions Office at
admissions@LaurelSchool.org
or 216.464.0946.
Laurel's Admissions application deadline for the 2026-2027 school year is January 19, 2026.
Getting to Our Lyman Campus
1 Lyman Circle, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
The main entrance of the school is marked by a flagpole and a low stone wall that says “Laurel School”. There are reserved parking spaces for admissions visitors on the main entrance’s driveway, conveniently located by the front door. After you enter the building through the main double doors, the Admissions Office is located immediately to the right.
Getting to Our Butler Campus
7420 Fairmount Road, Novelty, OH 44072
To reach the Butler Campus from Cleveland and Shaker Heights, follow Fairmount Boulevard east. The entrance to the campus is 3.3 miles east of SOM Center Road, between County Line Road and Caves Road. Parking is available across from the tennis courts, almost all the way up the drive towards the Butler Center.
Upcoming Admissions Events
List of 2 events.
Apr
26
Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) Testing (Applicants, Grades 5-12)
8:00 AM
to
12:30 PM
Lyman Campus
Apr
30
Welcome to Laurel for All New Parents
6:00 PM
to
7:30 PM
We’re delighted to invite you to a special evening celebrating the start of your family’s journey at Laurel School. This parent-only event will include a warm welcome from Head of School Christina Breen, along with informative sessions tailored to each division.
Come meet fellow new families, learn more about what to expect in the year ahead, and discover how Laurel’s mission and community will support your child’s growth and success.
Lyman Campus
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Lyman Campus | Laurel School
1 Lyman Circle
Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone:
216-464-1441
Admissions:
admissions@LaurelSchool.org
General:
info@LaurelSchool.org
Butler Campus | Laurel School
7420 Fairmount Road
Novelty, OH 44072
Phone:
216-464-1441
Admissions:
admissions@LaurelSchool.org
General:
info@LaurelSchool.org
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