For more than 60 years, Highlands School has served as Birmingham’s premier infant through eighth grade independent school. Ranked as one of the 50 Best Private Elementary Schools in the country by TheBestSchools.org, Highlands is distinguished by our commitment to academic excellence, our belief in the magic of childhood and our intentional leadership development.
Highlands School is a preschool through eighth grade school — intentionally. A student’s journey at Highlands encompasses their entire childhood from infancy through middle school. While challenging curriculum and academics are at the core of our school, so is the importance of preserving those precious moments in such a crucial time frame of a child’s development. In today’s world, our children are faced with so many stressors, which is why we recognize the importance of social and emotional learning in teaching our students.
With more than 350 students, Highlands is thoughtfully small, which allows our students to learn and grow in a supportive community. Our student-centered academic environment motivates students to take ownership of their learning from early childhood and beyond. Our educational approach creates a nurturing environment that encourages students to take risks in pursuit of greater understanding.
From an early age, students are given opportunities to serve as leaders with an emphasis on public speaking. We focus on instilling the habits of success in every student and cultivating a school environment that encourages acceptance, appreciation and respect for all citizens of our global communities.
