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Tuition & Affordability | Scholarships, Tuition and Tools in Shaker Hts, OH
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Admissions
Tuition & Affordability
Laurel is committed to enrolling academically qualified students with a wide range of financial circumstances.
This is why Laurel School is proud to offer
Variable Tuition
, whereby tuition rates are customized according to each family’s ability to contribute to their educational expenses.
Variable Tuition
is offered to families with students from Grades K-12. There are many factors that are taken into consideration for qualifying families. Laurel evaluates a family's ability to pay, including such factors as family size, number of children attending schools that charge tuition, and assets/liabilities that are not reflected in household income.
How to Apply for Variable Tuition
The
application for admission
and the
application for Variable Tuition
are separate but simultaneous. All applications for prospective students are due on January 19, 2026. This includes applications for admission, scholarships, and Variable Tuition for Kindergarten–Grade 12, as well as the application only for the Early Childhood School. The application window runs from September 1, 2025 through January 19, 2026. Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis after January 19, but space and Variable Tuition may be limited.
Sarah Lyman Scholarship
We are pleased to award the
Sarah Lyman Scholarship
to up to five young women who show exceptional promise and who will inspire the Laurel Community.
This scholarship recognizes accomplished incoming Ninth Grade students who have achieved excellence in academics and have demonstrated, through their classroom work and extracurricular activities, a true commitment to our values statement:
“Committed to building a just and inclusive world, Laurel girls are courageous, creative, ethical and compassionate.”
This merit scholarship covers FULL TUITION AND FEES for the student’s years in the Upper School regardless of financial need.
Eligible students are also automatically considered for partial Dream. Dare. Do. merit scholarships.
Sarah Lyman Scholarship
Merit & Endowed Scholarships
Laurel School offers a variety of scholarships for prospective students entering Grades K-12.
These awards are not based on a family’s financial need up to $10,000 per year. The scholarships are renewable annually through Grade 12, as long as the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria.The number of scholarships offered and the subsequent amounts will be determined by the Scholarship Committee each year. Applicants who apply after the admissions deadlines will be considered for scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis pending availability of funds.
List of 4 items.
Dream. Dare. Do. Merit Scholarships
Available to Sarah Lyman Scholarship applicants entering Laurel in Ninth Grade, these merit awards are given to students who may not be selected as a Sarah Lyman Scholar but still exhibit exceptional talent and promise as future members of Laurel’s Upper School. Recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee and notified either with re-enrollment (current Grade 8 students) or on February 13, 2025 in their admissions decision letter.
The R.I.S.E. Scholarship
For girls entering Grades K-11 who actively reflect the core values of the school and are
R
esilient,
I
ntellectual,
S
pirited and
E
thical. All applicants for admission are automatically considered for a R.I.S.E. Scholarship based on a thorough and holistic review of their admission application by the Scholarship Committee. Awards will be given to students who demonstrate excellence in and out of the classroom, and who possess the spirit, passion and integrity that exemplify that of a Laurel student.
Head’s Scholarship
Given at the discretion of the Head of School and Director of Enrollment Management, the Head’s Scholarship is awarded to students who will live the mission of the school to “fulfill her promise and better the world,” will make valuable contributions to the Laurel community and will benefit from a Laurel education. Students are eligible for this scholarship by virtue of their application for admission.
Multiple Child Discount
The Multiple Child Discount is given to families with 3 or more children enrolled in the school at one time. The award is per child and is a discount of $1,000 in Early Childhood, $2,000 in Grades K-5, $3,000 in Grades 6-8 and $4,000 in Grades 9-12.
Tuition and Fees, 2026-2027 Academic Year
List of 4 items.
$10,725 - 16,370
Early Childhood Half-Day
$17,325 - 25,875
Early Childhood Full-Day
$27,250- 37,225
Kindergarten-Grade 5
$38,245- 45,015
Grade 6 – Grade 12
2026-27 Tuition and Fees
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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
#1 All-Girls School in Ohio
© 2025 Laurel School. All Rights Reserved.
myLAUREL
Admissions
arrow
Welcome
Why Laurel?
arrow
Why All-Girls?
Inquire
arrow
Request Information
18 Months-Prekindergarten Inquiry
Kindergarten-Grade 12 Inquiry
Visit
arrow
Visiting Laurel
Admissions Events Calendar
Apply
arrow
How to Apply
Early Childhood School Application
Kindergarten-Grade 5 Application
Grades 6-12 Application
Tuition & Affordability
arrow
Sarah Lyman Scholarship
Admissions Team
arrow
Meet the Admissions Team
Meet Our Green Key Student Ambassadors
About
arrow
Why Laurel?
Head of School
School Leadership & Board of Trustees
arrow
Strategic Plan
Laurel at a Glance
Campuses & Directions
arrow
Ruhlman Family Center at Butler
Facilities Rentals
Sustainability
History & Archives
arrow
Highlights from the Archives
arrow
Archives: Uniforms
Archives: Gym & Athletic Uniforms
Archives: Rings
Archives: Certificates & Diplomas
Archives: Pins
Archives: Sports Memorabilia
Archives: Yearbooks
Archives: Miscellany
Working At Laurel
Contact Us & Employee Directory
Giving to Laurel
Academics & Arts
arrow
Curriculum
Early Childhood School (18 mos-PreK)
arrow
Early Learners
Preschool
Prekindergarten
Outdoor Prekindergarten
Special Programs
After School and Music Academy
Primary School (K-Grade 5)
arrow
Kindergarten-Grade 2 at the Lyman Campus
Grades 3-5 at the Butler Campus
STEM & STEAM
arrow
Laurel Alumnae in STEM
Libraries
After School & Music Academy
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
arrow
STEM & STEAM
arrow
Laurel Alumnae in STEM
Electives, Initiatives & Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Passport
Libraries
After School & Music Academy
Upper School (Grades 9-12)
arrow
STEM & STEAM
arrow
Laurel Alumnae in STEM
The Capstone Scholars Program
arrow
Capstone Student Showcase
Laurel Leads
Entrepreneurship
Protégé Program
Speech at Laurel
Passport
Libraries
After School & Music Academy
College Guidance
arrow
College Acceptances & Decisions
College Guidance FAQs
For College Admissions Reps
Request Your Laurel Transcript
Performing & Visual Arts
arrow
Musical
Clubs and Academic Teams
Learning Strategies
Technology
Athletics
arrow
Athletics at Laurel
Team Schedules & Scores
Youth Sports & Clinics
Tickets for Athletic Events
Butler Fitness Center
arrow
Butler Fitness Center Hours
Strength Training & Sports Medicine
Laurel Athletic Boosters
arrow
Boosters Golf Outing
Athletic Hall of Fame
Community
arrow
Community Belonging
Facing History and Ourselves
Highlights Magazine
Laurel School Parents Association
arrow
How We Support Laurel
Ways to Volunteer
Go Beyond: Giving and Getting Involved
Gator Lane
Dining Services
Service Learning and Community Service
arrow
Spotlight on Philanthropy
Transportation
Livestreaming
Refer a Family
News & Calendar
arrow
Calendar
News
Blog: School of Thought
Highlights Magazine
Giving
arrow
Laurel Fund
The Prentiss Society
Go Beyond: Giving & Getting Involved
Restricted Giving
Ways to Give
Legacy for Laurel
Development Team
SUMMER at Laurel
Laurel's Center for Research for Girls
Alumnae
arrow
Welcome Alumnae!
Alumnae Board & Committees
Alumnae Weekend
Distinguished Alumnae
Sarah Lyman Day of Community Service
Connecting Alumnae
arrow
Update Your Information
Get Involved — Volunteer!
Alumnae Events Calendar
Highlights Magazine
Alumnae Spotlight
Alumnae in the News
Alumnae in STEM Fields
Alma Mater & Ring Stories
Contact Us
Employment
Equal Opportunity
Privacy
AdChoices
X
This website utilizes cookies to provide you the fullest experience on our website. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies. See
Laurel School's Privacy Policy
for cookie and privacy details.
Admissions
Tuition & Affordability
Laurel is committed to enrolling academically qualified students with a wide range of financial circumstances.
This is why Laurel School is proud to offer
Variable Tuition
, whereby tuition rates are customized according to each family’s ability to contribute to their educational expenses.
Variable Tuition
is offered to families with students from Grades K-12. There are many factors that are taken into consideration for qualifying families. Laurel evaluates a family's ability to pay, including such factors as family size, number of children attending schools that charge tuition, and assets/liabilities that are not reflected in household income.
How to Apply for Variable Tuition
The
application for admission
and the
application for Variable Tuition
are separate but simultaneous. All applications for prospective students are due on January 19, 2026. This includes applications for admission, scholarships, and Variable Tuition for Kindergarten–Grade 12, as well as the application only for the Early Childhood School. The application window runs from September 1, 2025 through January 19, 2026. Applications may be submitted on a rolling basis after January 19, but space and Variable Tuition may be limited.
Sarah Lyman Scholarship
We are pleased to award the
Sarah Lyman Scholarship
to up to five young women who show exceptional promise and who will inspire the Laurel Community.
This scholarship recognizes accomplished incoming Ninth Grade students who have achieved excellence in academics and have demonstrated, through their classroom work and extracurricular activities, a true commitment to our values statement:
“Committed to building a just and inclusive world, Laurel girls are courageous, creative, ethical and compassionate.”
This merit scholarship covers FULL TUITION AND FEES for the student’s years in the Upper School regardless of financial need.
Eligible students are also automatically considered for partial Dream. Dare. Do. merit scholarships.
Sarah Lyman Scholarship
Merit & Endowed Scholarships
Laurel School offers a variety of scholarships for prospective students entering Grades K-12.
These awards are not based on a family’s financial need up to $10,000 per year. The scholarships are renewable annually through Grade 12, as long as the student continues to meet the scholarship criteria.The number of scholarships offered and the subsequent amounts will be determined by the Scholarship Committee each year. Applicants who apply after the admissions deadlines will be considered for scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis pending availability of funds.
List of 4 items.
Dream. Dare. Do. Merit Scholarships
Available to Sarah Lyman Scholarship applicants entering Laurel in Ninth Grade, these merit awards are given to students who may not be selected as a Sarah Lyman Scholar but still exhibit exceptional talent and promise as future members of Laurel’s Upper School. Recipients will be selected by the Scholarship Committee and notified either with re-enrollment (current Grade 8 students) or on February 13, 2025 in their admissions decision letter.
The R.I.S.E. Scholarship
For girls entering Grades K-11 who actively reflect the core values of the school and are
R
esilient,
I
ntellectual,
S
pirited and
E
thical. All applicants for admission are automatically considered for a R.I.S.E. Scholarship based on a thorough and holistic review of their admission application by the Scholarship Committee. Awards will be given to students who demonstrate excellence in and out of the classroom, and who possess the spirit, passion and integrity that exemplify that of a Laurel student.
Head’s Scholarship
Given at the discretion of the Head of School and Director of Enrollment Management, the Head’s Scholarship is awarded to students who will live the mission of the school to “fulfill her promise and better the world,” will make valuable contributions to the Laurel community and will benefit from a Laurel education. Students are eligible for this scholarship by virtue of their application for admission.
Multiple Child Discount
The Multiple Child Discount is given to families with 3 or more children enrolled in the school at one time. The award is per child and is a discount of $1,000 in Early Childhood, $2,000 in Grades K-5, $3,000 in Grades 6-8 and $4,000 in Grades 9-12.
Tuition and Fees, 2026-2027 Academic Year
List of 4 items.
$10,725 - 16,370
Early Childhood Half-Day
$17,325 - 25,875
Early Childhood Full-Day
$27,250- 37,225
Kindergarten-Grade 5
$38,245- 45,015
Grade 6 – Grade 12
2026-27 Tuition and Fees
Inquire
Visit
Apply
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
#1 All-Girls School in Ohio
© 2025 Laurel School. All Rights Reserved.