Laurel School, founded in 1896, is a nationally recognized, college preparatory, independent day school for girls, kindergarten through grade 12, with a coeducational early childhood program. Our students delight in intellectual and physical challenges and they develop bonds of friendship that last a lifetime. They are young women who become leaders in their colleges, work places, and communities. Laurel School has two campuses. The original Lyman Circle Campus, situated on 11 acres in Shaker Heights, is home to all four academic divisions. Opened in 2002, the 140-acre Butler Campus features extensive athletic facilities and opportunities for outdoor education and leadership-building programs.