The Journey Matters

Through immersive academics, individualized experiences, and an intentional, connected community, Highland inspires our students to thrive, lead, and serve with enduring confidence and character.

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Where do you belong?

A diploma is a destination. Becoming is the journey

At Highland School, we measure success not by credentials collected, but by who our students become: how they think, how they respond to challenge, how they show up for others. From Pre-K2 to Grade 12, we combine immersive academics with real-world experiences to build the skills to thrive, the confidence to lead, and the drive to serve. 

From their earliest years, our students are given real opportunities to grow. They tackle demanding work. They navigate experiences beyond the classroom. They build relationships that matter. They are trusted and challenged, and they are expected to rise. Click the boxes to learn more about our four divisions.

Why Choose Us?

At Highland, grades matter. Growth matters more

From Pre-K through Grade 12, our students are trusted with real challenges and real responsibility. They tackle demanding coursework. They test ideas in the field and on the stage. They compete with integrity. They learn and grow within a community where character matters.

Quick Facts

About Highland

So much of a school is about feel and fit. That feeling when you walk the hallways. The right fit when you meet teachers, students, and school leaders. We've also got the facts. Together, we've accomplished a lot.

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  • 1928

    Highland School was founded in 1928 by Dorothy Rust and Lavinia Hamilton

  • $7.5m

    The Class of 2026 received $7.5 million in merit-based scholarship awards

  • 87%

    87% of the Class of 2026 will attend leading national and global colleges

  • 562

    Total number of students in all divisions for 2025/2026 academic year.

  • 4.5m

    This year, Highland will offer more than $4.5 million in tuition assistance.

  • 7:1

    Seven students per teacher for 2025/2026 academic year.

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Highland School is a co-ed independent Pre-K2 to Grade 12 day school located in Warrenton, Virginia.
597 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, Virginia 20186
General:  540-878-2700  |   Fax: 540-878-2731   |   Admission: 540-878-2740
journey@highlandschool.org
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