Laurelbrook Elementary School is an eight-grade school operated for the children of staff members of Laurelbrook Sanitarium and School, Inc.
It is state-accredited through EASEA, the E.A. Sutherland Educational Association, and is located in the lower floor of a campus apartment building near the garden area.
Laurelbrook Academy cooperating closely with the educational department of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination and operated in accordance with the principles set forth in the Bible and in the writings of Ellen G.
White, whom Seventh-day Adventists believe had the gift of prophecy and a close relationship with God.
Situated on roughly 2000 acres on the top of Dayton Mountain ten miles from Dayton, Tennessee, Laurelbrook operates a 9-12 grade boarding high-school level program, an elementary school for staff students, and a 50-bed state-approved nursing home, and a large truck garden.
The program is accredited by the State of Tennessee through the E.A.
Sutherland Educational Association or EASEA, a state-chartered educational accrediting agency.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Laurelbrook School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1950
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
36 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
50 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
27%
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Bell ChoirChoir
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Academic Excellence, Vocational Training & Missionary Experience'
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Laurelbrook School?
The acceptance rate of Laurelbrook School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What is Laurelbrook School's ranking?
Laurelbrook School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Laurelbrook School?
The application deadline for Laurelbrook School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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