Highlands School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Birmingham, AL
4901 Old Leeds Rd, Birmingham, AL 35213
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- One of 7 independent schools in Birmingham
In Birmingham, Alabama, Highlands School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 296 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 184 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 296
- Teachers
- 36 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 118 girls, 178 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 184 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Highlands School whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Highlands School
What grades does Highlands School serve?
Highlands School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Highlands School?
About 296 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Highlands School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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