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草榴社区 School Review - Established 2003

The Laurel School (Closed 2023)

350 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94118
The Laurel School serves students with learning differences and students who benefit from a small class size.
In a community that nurtures mutual respect and compassion, we cultivate the academic potential of each child through multimodal, differentiated instruction.
By teaching learning strategies, self advocacy skills, and social competence, The Laurel School prepares students for the next level of education.
We believe that the key to academic, social and emotional growth is to recognize the whole child: who they are and how they learn.
Our teachers develop specific strategies for learning and personal achievement by zeroing in on each child's unique abilities and learning style.

School Overview

School Type
Special Education School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild/ Moderate Learning Differences
Year Founded
1968

Student Body

Total Students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
8 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,719
View national tuition avg.
% on Financial Aid
34%
Admissions Director
Megan Rabbitt

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Cooking ClassSport Club

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Laurel School cost?
The Laurel School's tuition is approximately $36,719 for private students.
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).

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