An independent private school in Birmingham, Alabama
serving infants through 8th grade
Highlands School is a preschool through 8th grade school — intentionally.
Our student-centered academic environment motivates students to take ownership of their learning from early childhood and beyond. Our educational approach creates a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages students to take risks in pursuit of greater understanding while also preserving the innocence of childhood.
At Highlands we believe in allowing "kids to be kids" and the importance of age-appropriate activities.
“From Day 1, Highlands taught our children to think globally and act locally. It was the perfect place to let our children grow up to be happy, confident and kind!”
– The Schwebel Family
I came to Highlands in 3rd grade. For me personally, I felt like 8th grade was the culmination of the Highlands experience. Most everything you...
Our daughter is thriving at Highlands. She has been since the Family Center days. We have entrusted the most precious thing in our lives to Highlands, and...
Highlands has been a great fit for our daughter -- both academically and socially. The school’s values regarding educating the whole child align with...
One of the most important lessons I learned while at Highlands was to stop apologizing for taking up space. As a young woman, this lesson...
Our student-centered academic environment motivates students to take ownership of their learning from early childhood and beyond. Our educational approach creates a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages students to take risks in pursuit of greater understanding while also preserving the innocence of childhood. At Highlands we believe in allowing "kids to be kids" and the importance of age-appropriate activities.