Headwaters School
Headwaters School is an independent school in Austin, Texas serving students from early childhood through grade 12. Beginning with a Montessori foundation and progressing to the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme, we design vibrant learning environments across our three campuses.
We invite our students, guides, staff, parents, and trustees to be Peacemakers, Advocates, Creators, and Thinkers. Read more on our About page.
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Academics
Our students grow from a Montessori foundation in our Early Childhood and Elementary programs into an International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme in our high school. -
Student Life
Advisories, cultural dinners, project week, musical performances, open mic poetry, Model UN, chess club, student trips...life at Headwaters is full of unique opportunities to connect and learn! -
Athletics
All Middle & High School students have the opportunity to participate in our after-school sports program. Teams compete in a league with other schools in the Austin Private School Association and other local leagues.
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YEAR WE WERE FOUNDEDOur Middle & High School program was founded in 2001, followed closely by our Early Childhood & Elementary program in 2002. -
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Students on three campuses86 Early Childhood Students, 202 Elementary Students, 85 Middle School Students, and 109 High School Students. -
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Full-time faculty and staff membersAcross all three of our Austin campuses. -
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Average years of experience903 years of teaching experience combined! -
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Million in college scholarship offers since 2012Our College Planning program helps juniors and seniors choose the path that is right for them. -
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Athletic Teams in four SportsOur Middle and High School athletics program includes volleyball, flag football, basketball, and soccer. -
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Given in Financial Aid in 2021-2022To 19% of our students
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Get Your Community Picnic Tickets!
Read MoreHeadwaters families are invited to our 5th annual Community Picnic on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The picnic brings together families past and present, as well as friends of Headwaters for a celebration of our community at the end of the school year.
Join us for food, music, swimming, games, tie-dye, and more! Your ticket purchase includes entry to the venue, most activities, and your meal. Buy your tickets at this link.
We are also looking for volunteers to help setting up, at various activities inside, and cleaning up. Learn more here.
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Headwaters Calendar
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Elementary New Family Gathering
Headwaters welcome incoming elementary families to a fun social afternoon to meet other families.
This casual event will be on campus and welcome for the whole family to join! Invite specifics will be sent directly.Creek Campus -
Early Childhood New Family Gathering
Headwaters welcome incoming early childhood (Primary and YCC) families to a fun social afternoon to meet other families.
This casual event will be on campus and welcome for the whole family to join! Invite specifics will be sent directly.Springs Campus | 6305 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
Come Visit Us
At Headwaters, we value our unique, open-minded, and mutually respectful school culture as much as we value our engaging and challenging academics. We are looking for families who share these values and who are committed to and excited about continual growth and development.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
As a 501(c)3 non-profit school, Headwaters School does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local law in its admissions, hiring, or board membership processes.
Springs Campus
18 months to Pre-K