

Laurel Hill School
Founded 1973
Updated July 2026
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Laurel Hill School is an independent school serving students from preschool through 8th grade. For over 50 years, it has provided a nurturing environment focused on academic excellence and the development of the whole child.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Laurel Hill School prioritizes a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence, character development, and personal growth. The educational foundation encourages students to become confident, independent, and resilient by taking responsibility for their choices. The school employs a holistic, whole-child approach that integrates intellectual, social, emotional, and ethical development.
Programmes
The curriculum spans preschool through 8th grade, with a primary focus on core academic foundations in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Enrichment offerings are integrated into the school day and include Spanish language immersion, music, visual arts, physical education, technology, and early robotics. The primary school years emphasize phonics, writing across genres, hands-on STEM challenges, and global citizenship.
Student support
Learning support
The school utilizes a dual-teacher model in its classrooms, pairing a certified teacher with an educational assistant to ensure small class sizes and personalized attention. This structure allows for tailored instruction that adapts to individual student readiness levels and diverse learning styles. Teachers design individual learning paths to support students as they encounter new challenges.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school invites prospective families to schedule a personal tour to observe classrooms and meet educators. It hosts open house events, such as the Grades 1 to 8 Open House held in May, to introduce the community to its programmes. Admissions processes emphasize finding the right fit for each child's early education journey.
Calendar
The school maintains a digital calendar accessible through its website for current and prospective families. It hosts specific events throughout the year, including open houses for various grade levels.
Facilities
About the campus
Set on over ten acres, the campus features woods, gardens, fields, and orchards that serve as an outdoor classroom. Indoor facilities include modern classrooms, a library, a computer lab, a science lab, and a gymnasium. Athletic amenities comprise four swimming pools, basketball and tennis courts, a hockey rink, a batting cage, and full-size playing fields, alongside an adventure playground and a student garden and farm.






- Dr. Jerry CozineHead of School
Dr. Cozine serves as the Head of School at Laurel Hill School. He is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that prioritizes character, academic excellence, and empowering student dreams.
- Mrs. MaryJo VadenPreschool Director
Mrs. Vaden serves as the Preschool Director at Laurel Hill School.
- Dr. Angela AustinDean of Students
Dr. Austin serves as the Dean of Students at Laurel Hill School.
- Mrs. Kelly LewisChief of Staff
Mrs. Lewis serves as the Chief of Staff at Laurel Hill School.
- Ms. Diana SorensenHead of Admissions & Community
Ms. Sorensen serves as the Head of Admissions & Community at Laurel Hill School.