The Laurel School (2026 Profile)

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About the School

The Laurel School in Brewster, MA, serves 108 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
Founded in 1982, the co–ed alternative school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 with seven teachers on staff.
The school has a student population that is 5.26% students of color and offers a summer school program.
As a member of the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), The Laurel School provides education within a midsize suburban community.
Tuition information is available upon request; the school's enrollment and grade span make it a local option for early childhood and elementary education.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 108 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Laurel School
Pre-K	76
Kind	8
1	4
2	7
3	9
4	4

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Year Founded

1982

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

108 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

15 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ArtArt & Craft Clubs

Cooking ClubsCreative Movement

DramaMartial Art Clubs

MusicNature & Horticulture

Newspaper ClubPinewood Derby Club

Playhouse Theater ClubPrivate Music Lessons

Science ClubsSports & Activity Clubs

Tutoring

School Notes

The school is a non-profit and non-sectarian institution offering educational programs for boys and girls from preschool through grade five. The Laurel School provides a loving, supportive environment promoting children with the opportunity, freedom, and trust to explore and learn. With consistent guidelines, structure and positive reinforcement children learn in an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Laurel School curriculum follows the Massachusetts Frameworks as a foundation but integrates fine arts, music, dance, environmental studies, physical education andLanguages with the basics.

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The Laurel School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Pius X School, Cape Cod Academy by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for The Laurel School?

The application deadline for The Laurel School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 5/17/2016

My daughter started at Laurel in pre-school and graduated fifth grade last year. We loved Laurel because it was such a nurturing and supportive environment while at the same time was academically demanding. It was not until My daughter started sixth grade at public school that We realized how academically superior Laurel is. She easily achieved straight A's this year in sixth and honestly could have skipped a grade. Amazing place!

- Posted by Parent - jayg

5 10/8/2015

The Laurel is a small school with a BIG heart. We chose The Laurel School for our son because of its small class sizes, caring staff and engaging curriculum. The school works as a community to encourage responsibility, sensitivity and resourcefulness in all students.

- Posted by Parent - court

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