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Headwaters School in Austin, Texas
What inspires you?
Headwaters is a uniquely Austin school where curiosity leads us to excellence.
Discover how we inspire students and families from early childhood through grade 12.
Discover how we inspire students and families from early childhood through grade 12.
A Better Way To Learn
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Student-Led
Students actively shape their own learning based on their interests and passions, guided by committed educators who engage students with intellectual respect and mentorship. -
Exploration & Creativity
Advisories, cultural dinners, Project Week, musical performances, open mic poetry, Model UN, student trips...life at Headwaters is full of unique opportunities to connect and learn! -
Challenge & Growth
Curiosity, exploration, and research prime students for lifelong growth. Students develop their own voices through writing, presenting, debating, and advocating. -
Ready for Every Opportunity
We prepare students to succeed in academics — and in life. We cultivate curiosity and compassion for the future questions no one can even imagine today.
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At Headwaters, we believe in the power of young people to solve challenges great and small.
That’s why we’ve built our culture around student-led exploration and creativity. Our approach to excellence is defined by challenge and growth.
Because we know when students are propelled by curiosity and grounded in empathy, they are ready for any opportunity life brings their way.
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Headwaters Guides
Our educators are called guides, a term that comes from our Montessori roots. Guides are observers, mentors, and facilitators, encouraging children toward ever-expanding concepts of interest and ability. -
Montessori Foundations
From Early Childhood-5th Grade, Headwaters students delve into Montessori classrooms that offer beautifully prepared environments, deep engagement, student-led learning, and caring guides. -
International Baccalaureate® Capstone
In their junior and senior years, students hone their skills in critical thinking, research, writing, and creative expression through the integrated — and renowned — IB framework. -
City as Classroom
Our urban location allows us to integrate our students as citizens of their city and enrich their on-campus lessons through adventure and engagement with all Austin has to offer. Students build self-reliance, problem-solving skills, and confidence.
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Headwaters is redefining what school should be. If our independent school community sounds like a place that would inspire you and your family, take the next step in learning how to join us.
Springs Campus
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18 months to Pre-K
Creek Campus
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Elementary School
River Campus
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Middle & High School
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, financial aid, hiring, or board membership processes.