"MY TEACHERS MAKE LEARNING FUN."
Whether in the Tinkering Studio, in the classroom or out on our 26-acre campus, our faculty take pride in finding learning opportunities all around.
"We have really fun subjects and my teachers make learning fun."
Northwest Arkansas' Premier Independent Day School
Serving Toddlers Through Upper School.
At The New School, students are encouraged to pursue excellence in ACADEMICS, ARTS and ATHLETICS.
OUR MISSION
The New School community empowers each student through a well-rounded experience and inspires a love of lifelong learning.
"THE WAY TEACHERS TEACH YOU HERE IS OUTSTANDING."
Xavier loves that The New School gives him the opportunity to tackle a tough math equation, play Peter Pan in the school play and shoot hoops with his friends.
"The New School really expands your mindset and I want other kids to experience that."
"I BUILT A CIRCUIT BOARD AT SCHOOL."
As Evie's eyes twinkle and she gives a big thumbs up, she can tell you why she loves school.
"We get to build stuff, and we built a circuit board! And we go to Art Studio every day!"
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Now awarding three $5,000 Whitaker Scholarships per grade (7th-12th)
"The school has made a commitment to maintain a socioeconomically diverse community. Whitaker Scholars who benefit from The New School’s innovative educational environment will undoubtedly lead and develop creative solutions to effect positive change in our world.”
- Dr. Susan R. Groesbeck, Head of School, Interim
12%
receive tuition assistance
17%
Student diversity
86%
FACULTY WITH ADVANCED DEGREES
in Upper school
46
years in northwest arkansas
34
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED BY OUR FAMILIES
8:1
average Student/faculty
ratio
80%
7th graders qualified for DUKE TIP
#1
in the U.s. on prestigious 50 best private elementary schools list
Voted best in the nation and northwest arkansas.
TheBestSchools.org ranked The New School #1 in the nation on the prestigious 50 Best Private Elementary Schools list
Celebrate Magazine ranked The New School The Very Best in Preschool, Elementary, Middle and Junior High School through community voting
The New School was voted Best Private School and Best Preschool by local moms in the 4th Annual Mom Approved Awards by NWA Motherlode
The New School was awarded Winner of Best Summer Camp by Citiscapes Magazine
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