Excellent
#6 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 2% of private schools
Highlands School
Elementary School
4901 OLD LEEDS RD, Birmingham, AL 35213
Enrollment
290
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
290
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Alabama private schools
#6 of 207
In Birmingham
#2 of 31
public schools
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Highlands School
Elementary School in Birmingham · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Highlands School
Highlands School is a private elementary school in Birmingham, AL. Highlands School serves approximately 290 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Highlands School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 207 private schools in AL.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- AL avg 7.4
What Parents Should Know
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, Highlands School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Highlands School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Highlands School compares to 53 public schools serving similar grades in Birmingham, AL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Highlands School (this school) | 8.5 |
| Oliver K5 School | 8.2 |
| Grantswood Community School | 8.3 |
| Barrett Elementary School | 4.7 |
| Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School | 4.5 |
| i3 Academy Phase 2 | 4.8 |
| i3 Academy Phase 1 | 7.5 |
| Avondale Elementary School | 6.7 |
| Hayes K8 | 7.2 |
| Robinson Elementary School | 5.3 |
| Christian School | 8.1 |
| Jefferson County Virtual School | 4.9 |
| Martha Gaskins K5 | 6.7 |
| Huffman Middle School | 2.6 |
| Inglenook School | 6.2 |
| Phillips Academy | 8.3 |
| Norwood Elementary School | 5.4 |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | 4.8 |
| EPIC Alternative Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Hudson KEight School | 3.2 |
| Smith Middle School | 1.9 |
Showing 20 of 53 schools. View all schools in Birmingham
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4901 OLD LEEDS RD, Birmingham, AL 35213
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Highlands School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Crestline Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Mountain Brk), which scores notably higher. Another option is Cherokee Bend Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Mountain Brk), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Brookwood Forest Elementary School (rated 9.4/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Mountain Brk), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Birmingham, see our Birmingham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Bend Elementary School Mountain Brk | 0.8 mi | 9.4 |
| WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet Irondale | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Irondale Community School Irondale | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Mountain Brook High School Mountain Brk | 1.6 mi | 8.7 |
| RISING HOPE ACADEMY Birmingham | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Brookwood Forest Elementary School Mountain Brk | 2.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Oliver K5 School Birmingham | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Birmingham | 2.2 mi | 8.3 |
| ALABAMA WALDORF SCHOOL Birmingham | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| HIGDON HILL SCHOOL Birmingham | 2.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Liberty Park Middle School Vestavia | 2.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Shades Valley High School Irondale | 2.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park Vestavia | 3.0 mi | 9.4 |
| Irondale Middle School Irondale | 3.1 mi | 3.5 |
| NE MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Birmingham | 2.9 mi | 7.4 |
| MARANATHAN ACADEMY Birmingham | 3.3 mi | — |
| Crestline Elementary School Mountain Brk | 3.0 mi | 9.6 |
| Grantswood Community School Birmingham | 3.1 mi | 8.3 |
| BANKS ACADEMY Birmingham | 3.6 mi | 5.0 |
| BANKS ACADEMY Birmingham | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 35213 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$161,902
Median Home Value
$753,400
Median Rent
$1,749/mo
Population
15,950
College Educated
88.8%
Homeownership
78.5%
Avg Commute
18.2 min
Poverty Rate
2%
Median Age
36.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Addison Elementary School Addison, AL | 8.5 |
| Cherokee Elementary School Guntersville, AL | 8.5 |
| West Blocton Elementary School West Blocton, AL | 8.5 |
| Westwood Elementary School Coker, AL | 8.5 |
| Woodstock Elementary School Woodstock, AL | 8.5 |
| Academy For Science Foreign Language Huntsville, AL | 8.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highlands School
What grades does Highlands School serve?
Highlands School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Highlands School?
Highlands School has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Highlands School rank in AL?
Highlands School ranks #6 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Highlands School's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlands School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Highlands School a private school?
Yes, Highlands School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Highlands School a religious school?
No, Highlands School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 290
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 956-9731
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