Laurel Springs School Reviews (2026): What Parents Say, Pros & Cons

Price
From $154.17/mo
Grades
K–12
Type
School, Course

Updated · By Edulist · 6 sources

Laurel Springs School pros and cons

Pros

  • More than 300 courses with honors, AP and dual enrollment
  • Accredited by WASC and Cognia; NCAA-approved courses
  • Self-paced with 10 personal days each semester
  • Dedicated counselor and athletic advisors
  • Rolling enrollment

Cons

  • Much higher tuition than most online schools
  • Core program is asynchronous, with limited live teaching
  • Learning support (IMPACT) costs extra
  • No published general refund policy

Who Laurel Springs School is for (and who it isn’t)

Best for

  • Student athletes and performers who train or travel
  • Accelerated students who want AP, honors and dual enrollment
  • International and expat families who want a US diploma
  • Families who value college counseling

Look elsewhere if

  • Families on a tight budget
  • Students who need daily live classes in every subject
  • Families who want a faith-based curriculum

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Is Laurel Springs School worth the price?

Laurel Springs lists full-year tuition (10 months of access) of $7,200 for elementary, $8,300 for middle school and $11,700 for high school.

Can a scholarship pay for Laurel Springs School?

Laurel Springs says families may use state ESA, voucher or scholarship programs in Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas and New Hampshire, and that both the family and the school must be approved through the state program. Each program decides.

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Sources

  1. laurelsprings.com
  2. laurelsprings.com · laurel springs tuition
  3. laurelsprings.com · why laurel springs
  4. laurelsprings.com · school profile
  5. laurelsprings.com · admissions process
  6. laurelsprings.com · online high school faqs 25 questions families ask

Questions

Is Laurel Springs School accredited?

Yes. Laurel Springs is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia, and its courses are NCAA-approved.

Is Laurel Springs good for athletes?

It is built with athletes in mind. Courses are NCAA-approved, athletic advisors help with recruitment and eligibility, and the self-paced schedule fits training and travel.

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