Laurel Hall School is a non-public school designed to provide education services to special needs students.
These special needs may include emotional disabilities or multiple handicaps that require a setting of sophisticated, highly structured and individualized special education services as well as any needed psychiatric support services.
The program is viewed as part of a continuum of services provided by the Washington County Board of Education and Frederick County Board of Education.
Students are transitioned back into their home school as quickly as possible.
The non-public school is part of the continuum of mental health services offered by Brook Lane.
The program provides special education and related services consistent with each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
The program serves both male and female students ages 5-20 in grades 1 through 12.
Students with secondary disabilities may be served. Accommodations will be made for individual learning styles.
The student capacity is 90 students in Hagerstown and 45 students in Frederick.
Laurel Hall School is a member of MANSEF (Maryland Association of Non-public Special Education Facilities).
The school has been developed to maximize teaching English, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Sciences in a manner consistent with each student's ability.
Credits earned meet requirements of the Maryland State Department of Education and will be transferred to the student's local education agency for graduation and issuance of a diploma.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Student Body
Total Students
73 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 37%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Laurel Hall School - Hagerstown?
The application deadline for Laurel Hall School - Hagerstown is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Laurel Hall School - Hagerstown is Truth Christian Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Mary Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hagerstown Childrens School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Students
Hagerstown Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 108 students 0.2 miles 141 S Potomac St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 739-6886
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 739-6886
0.2
PK-K
108
Grades: PK-8 | 181 students 0.3 miles 218 W Washington St
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-1184
0.3
PK-8
181
Truth Christian Academy
(Church of God)
Grades: PK-12 | 64 students 1 miles 41 Bryan Cir
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-0712
Hagerstown, MD 21740
(301) 733-0712
1
PK-12
64
Grades: 9-12 | 147 students 1.7 miles 1535 Oak Hill Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 739-4266
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 739-4266
1.7
9-12
147
Hcc Children's Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 63 students 2.9 miles 11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2322
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2322
2.9
NS-PK
63
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