Laurel School

read moreFrom 1896 when Laurel's founder Jennie Prentiss embraced the need for superior education for girls, to our ongoing commitment to a rigorous college-preparatory program comprising a research-based curriculum, to becoming a national leader in girls' development, our illustrious past demonstrates a tradition of innovation. Prentiss offers two programming tracks to meet the aspirations of college-bound girls and those who will manage homes. An ambitious visionary, Sarah E. Lyman builds Laurel Institute at 10001 Euclid Avenue.

read moreI am delighted that you have chosen to explore the possibility of a Laurel education for your daughter (or young son). For over a century, Laurel has offered a progressive, innovative education grounded in deep tradition. Laurel prepares girls for the world they will inherit while connecting them to legions of women who have come before them. It is a powerful mix. Our mission - "To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world" - fuels all we do. Our nationally recognized Center for Research on Girls puts the world's best research to work for girls - right here at Laurel every day.

read moreThat no one is invisible at Laurel School: we know our girls well - socially, emotionally and academically. Our commitment to innovation and the best practices in girls' education, informed by data-driven research, as well as to interdisciplinary, experiential and community-based learning, is what sets us apart. Mission: To inspire each girl to fulfill her promise and to better the world. Values Statement: Committed to building a just and inclusive world, Laurel girls are courageous, creative, ethical and compassionate.