The Laureate School

880 Laureate Ln, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405-0934
Tel: (805)544-2141
Grades: NS - 8 | 144 students
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The Laureate School offers an inquiry-based, engaging education that develops critical thinking and motivates students for academic and personal success. A Montessori Toddler, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten program provides a hands-on, concept-based foundation for its progressive Kindergarten - Eighth Grade program. Differentiated learning meets the needs of gifted and advanced students as well as those needing additional support. A strong schoolwide Character Program builds Stewards, Citizens, and Leaders for a global 21st century, and is enriched through its international students.

Nestled at the foot of Bishop's Peak on a safe and beautiful 10-acre campus, The Laureate School environment is friendly and nurturing.

The Laureate School is the only school in San Luis Obispo County ranked among top private schools nationwide.

School Overview:
The Laureate School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Inclusive learning and behavior support; targeted teaching during opt-out (one of the two) foreign language periods. am Student Teacher Support Team (STST) program.
Year Founded 1981
Student Body
Total Students 144 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 5%
Average Class Size 18 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Spirit Wear Fridays (School-logo - or school color - T)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $7,000
Tuition Notes Toddler/Primary $3750-$6800 (2-5 full or half days) Transitional K $6800 K-5 $7000 Middle School tuition $7500
% on Financial Aid 1%
Average Financial Aid Grant $1,000
Acceptance Rate 95%
Admissions Director Roz Reymers
Admissions Associate Cindy Richmond
Sports
Total Sports Offered 7 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Golf Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 1 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Student Council

School Notes:

    • Small classes that support differentiated learning, collaboration, and critical thinking.
    • Leveled-reading and literacy groups promote comprehension and analysis skills while nurturing life-long readers.
    • Project-based learning provides relevance and engaged learning.
    • Everyday Mathematics in grades K-5 develops deep conceptual understanding of mathematics and a firm foundation for PreAlgebra beginning in grade 6.
    • Mac Technology Lab and classroom PC platform within a unique Digital Literacy Curriculum based on International Technology Standards.
    • Spanish, Mandarin,music, art, PE, and LifeLab  taught by specialty teachers.
    • Middle School golf, tennis, swimming.
    • Middle School Integrated Science and Literature classes aligned for High School honors classes.
    • Middle School math and Spanish progressions prepare students for advanced course placement. 
    • School-wide Character Education program and Positive Behavior Support.
    • Curriculum-enriching field trips focus on History and Social Studies, Science, and Visual and Performing Arts.

    Profile last updated: 09/16/2012

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Nearby Schools:

The Laureate School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
San Luis Obispo Christian School
Gr. K-6 | 2 mi. away
Old Mission School
Gr. PK-8 | 2.5 mi. away
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 2.9 mi. away
The Montessori Childrens School
Gr. K-7 | 3.5 mi. away

View all schools in: San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, Zip 93405

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