Excellent
#27 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 4% of private schools
Laurel School
School
1 LYMAN CIR, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
446
Student-Teacher
7.2:1
Score
8.6
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Ohio private schools
#27 of 713
In Shaker Heights
#2 of 3
public schools
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Laurel School
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About Laurel School
Laurel School is a private school in Shaker Heights, OH. Laurel School serves approximately 446 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Laurel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 713 private schools in OH.
- This school 8.6 · Excellent
- OH avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 7.2:1 students to teachers, Laurel School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Laurel School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Laurel School compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Shaker Heights, OH
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Laurel School (this school) | 8.6 |
| Mercer Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Shaker Hts Middle School | 7.4 |
| Fernway Elementary School | 8.8 |
| Lomond Elementary School | 6.2 |
| Shaker Hts High School | 6.9 |
| Onaway Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Woodbury Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Boulevard Elementary School | 7.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OH
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1 LYMAN CIR, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Laurel School may also want to explore other schools in the area. HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, FUCHS MIZRACHI SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Beachwood), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Shaker Heights, see our Shaker Heights schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer Elementary School Shaker Heights | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Fairmount Early Childhood Center Beachwood | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Beachwood High School Beachwood | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Beachwood Middle School Beachwood | 0.7 mi | 9.6 |
| YESHIVA HIGH SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND Beachwood | 0.7 mi | — |
| Hilltop Elementary School Beachwood | 1.1 mi | 9.7 |
| Bryden Elementary School Beachwood | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Gearity Professional Development School University Hts | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Shaker Hts Middle School Shaker Heights | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| JOSEPH AND FLORENCE MANDEL JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Beachwood | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| GESU SCHOOL University Heights | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| FUCHS MIZRACHI SCHOOL Beachwood | 1.2 mi | 7.9 |
| HANNA PERKINS SCHOOL Shaker Heights | 1.5 mi | — |
| HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL Shaker Heights | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| GROSS SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL Pepper Pike | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Greenview Upper Elementary School South Euclid | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Rowland Elementary School South Euclid | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| JULIE BILLIART SCHOOL Lyndhurst | 2.3 mi | 8.8 |
| ST DOMINIC SCHOOL Shaker Heights | 2.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Luther E Ball (Chjcf) Highland Hills | 2.6 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,469
Median Home Value
$304,300
Median Rent
$1,509/mo
Population
36,960
College Educated
61.9%
Homeownership
62.6%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Median Age
45.8
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|---|---|
| LIBERTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Etna, OH | 8.3 |
| OUR LADY OF THE ELMS SCHOOL Akron, OH | 8.3 |
| AL IHSAN SCHOOL Cleveland, OH | 8.9 |
| EAST DAYTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Dayton, OH | 8.2 |
| LAWRENCE SCHOOL-UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS Northfield, OH | 9.0 |
| MADISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Groveport, OH | 8.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laurel School
What grades does Laurel School serve?
Laurel School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Laurel School?
Laurel School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Laurel School rank in OH?
Laurel School ranks #27 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Laurel School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurel School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Laurel School a private school?
Yes, Laurel School is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Laurel School a religious school?
No, Laurel School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cuyahoga County
- Phone
- (216) 455-3002
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