Who We Are

Established in 1951, Heathwood Hall is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school with a strong Episcopal heritage of stewardship, inclusivity and respect for the dignity of every human being and all creation. Located on a scenic, 133-acre campus that borders the Congaree River in Columbia, S.C., Heathwood Hall is committed to knowing every student and fostering his or her achievement from nursery school through grade 12.

We support each of our students, challenging them to balance the highest standards of scholarship, citizenship and servant-leadership. Heathwood Hall has earned national recognition as a school that has pioneered educational initiatives on the belief that a quality education includes much more than classroom lectures and memorized facts. The act of discovery serves as the philosophical centerpiece for our curriculum, which includes international experiences, outdoor and environmental education and advanced skills in science, writing, languages and problem solving. Our integrated arts and championship athletic programs complement our robust and innovative curriculum. We lead our students beyond personal and geographic boundaries, preparing them for global citizenship and a lifetime of learning.

No independent school in the area has had more students and teachers honored with regional, national and international distinctions. At Heathwood Hall, 100 percent college acceptance is an expectation. Since 2001, our graduates have received more than $20 million in college scholarships. Ours is the state’s most honored independent school faculty, which includes Fulbright Scholars, a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship and an unprecedented seven state Teachers of the Year during the past nine years.

The Heathwood Hall Honor Code provides our ethical foundation, while daily prayer, weekly Chapel services and outreach to those in need challenge our young people to act on their faith. We learn, grow and worship together as we cultivate and celebrate the power of the individual mind, the richness of community and the value of a meaningful spiritual life.