Laurel Hill School
Laurel Hill School distinguishes itself from other private educational settings by offering a challenging, individualized program in a context of warmth, supportiveness, and personal attention. We are delighted that you are considering Laurel Hill School for your child's future and are certain that you will see the difference as you explore all that we have to offer.
Mission & Goals
The Laurel Hill School is a vibrant learning community dedicated both to excellence in education and to improving the quality of individual student life. Our mission is to help students establish their individuality while achieving top academic performance. We invite critical thought, welcome creative leaps, and encourage passion in learning and doing.
A Community of Learning
At Laurel Hill, we strive for our children to grow confident as they encounter new challenges and to be responsible in the choices they make. Openness to life in all its variety, enthusiasm for caring, and reverence for friendship and peace are cherished values at our school. Our small-class size model enables close student and teacher interaction, promotes individualized studies, and encourages independent learning.
Exceptional Staff
Every class at Laurel Hill is assigned a teacher and an educational assistant. All teachers are New York State certified in their respective disciplines. Our faculty is professional, warm, and caring, sensitive to the unique qualities and needs of each child. Teachers and educational assistants guide students with wisdom and regard all children with respect. Our faculty engages in extensive ongoing professional development workshops to continually enhance their teaching strategies.
Beautiful Campus and Facilities
Our over ten-acre campus provides a natural setting of woods, fields, and orchards, accented by lush floral landscapes. Complete athletic facilities blend with the landscape, and our student garden and farm add an exciting rustic feature to the grounds. Our classrooms are modern, colorful, bright, and spacious, including:
A reference and leisure reading library
A computer lab and science lab
A gymnasium
Music and foreign language rooms
An outdoor theatre
Preschool and adventure playgrounds
Full-size playing fields, basketball and tennis courts, a hockey rink, and a batting cage
Parent Involvement
Laurel Hill advocates a partnership in education between parents, students, teachers, and administrators. We encourage parents to share their thoughts and insights and to actively participate in the daily life of the school. There are many ways to be involved, such as joining committees, volunteering, becoming a class parent, and more.
A Legacy of Excellence
The Laurel Hill School's early childhood programs are consistent with the school’s 50-plus-year tradition of providing top-quality, child-centered education. Our programs offer a safe and vibrant space in which your child will flourish during the first, all-important months and years of life. Prepared through the experiences at Laurel Hill, your child will establish the primary foundations of intellectual and personality development, setting the stage for ongoing healthy growth throughout childhood and into adolescence and adulthood.
Join Our Community
We invite you to visit Laurel Hill School to get a firsthand impression of our school community. Contact us to arrange an appointment and discuss how our educational programs can meet your family’s needs.
