--- title: "Homepage" description: "YOUR SCHOOL FOR LIFENorthwest Arkansas’ Premier Independent School Empowering students age one through grade 12.LEADERS AND TRAILBLAZERSOur students will be confident and engaged learners who lead through collaboration and compassion.INNOVATORSThe […]" url: "https://thenewschool.org/" date_modified: "2026-10-22T06:33:30-05:00" --- ## Slides ### YOUR SCHOOL FOR LIFE Northwest Arkansas' Premier Independent School Empowering students age one through grade 12. ![orig_photo692381_6130740](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/orig_photo692381_6130740.jpg) ### LEADERS AND TRAILBLAZERS Our students will be confident and engaged learners who lead through collaboration and compassion. ![orig_photo692381_6019648](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/orig_photo692381_6019648.jpg) ### INNOVATORS The New School is a STEAM hub with an Innovation Center and Tinkering Studio. Students focus on project-based learning and tactile experiences, exposing them to the most up-to-date technology. ![orig_photo692381_6131133](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/orig_photo692381_6131133.jpg) ### COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS Student-athletes compete in numerous sports with training year-round from an experienced strength and conditioning coach. ![orig_photo692381_6131134](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/orig_photo692381_6131134.jpeg) ### ARTISTS AND CREATORS From Early Childhood to Grade 12, students experience the joy of art, music, dance, theatre, and creativity. ![orig_photo692381_6131135](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/orig_photo692381_6131135.jpg) --- ## Our Mission: The New School community empowers each student through a well-rounded experience and inspires a love of lifelong learning.  ## Early Childhood 12 Months - Prek ## Lower School Kindergarten - 5th Grade ## Middle School 6th - 8th Grade ## Upper School 9th - 12th Grade --- ## 100% ## GRADUATING SENIORS ACCEPTED INTO COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ## 12:1 ## AVERAGE STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO ## 13% ## RECEIVE TUITION ASSISTANCE ## 55 ## YEARS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS ![IMG_4854 (1)](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_4854-1-scaled-e1786557723448.jpeg) --- ![](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/IMG_2102-scaled.jpg) OCT 30 ECE Spooktacular Parade 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM NOV 3 Fall Flu Clinic 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM NOV 23 Thanksgiving Break DEC 14 Upper School Final Exam Week View Calendar --- ![Website Footer Logos](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Website-Footer-Logos.png) --- ![quotemark_clean](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/quotemark_clean.png) ## Testimonial Carousel "The New School helped to prepare me for my next steps after graduation by encouraging me to dig deep into my interests and empowering me to be a leader on campus. TNS taught me to have more curiosity and learn more about my passions." Marleigh Hayes, Class of 2021 ![2023.06.08 Marleigh Hayes edited-7337 - Marleigh Hayes](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2023.06.08-Marleigh-Hayes-edited-7337-Marleigh-Hayes-scaled-e1786457475158.jpg) “Being here for so long, I grew with the school and its changes. New teachers, administration, students, buildings…yet one thing would never waiver through these transitions. And that would be the feeling of home.” “To The New School, thank you for the unforgettable memories, my forever friends, and the comfort of knowing this place will always be my home away from home” Luciana Terminella, Class of 2023 ![large_list115763_27624](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/large_list115763_27624.jpeg) "I feel as though the small, tightly-knit community is the most unique aspect of TNS. It’s such an incredible experience being able to connect with not only my classmates but also the faculty on such a personal level. I’m able to have a bond with the TNS community in such a way that would never be applicable at a larger high school." Shelby Salazar, Class of 2025 ![B46A3501](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/B46A3501-scaled-e1786458481702.jpg) “Curiosity is in the presence of the very foundation of The New School. Here I’ve found a community of educators that care deeply about their students. And that genuine concern is visible everywhere. In the extra time taken before or after class, in the investment in students and their learning, and in help freely given. If we posed a question, teachers would go out of their way to answer. Learning beyond the curriculum was encouraged and outside information was welcome.” Payton Crowne, Class of 2023 ![Photo by Iron Lotus Creative / Daniel Moody](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/large_list116696_28054.jpg) "The New School has prepared me for life after graduation by helping me love learning. I now find myself seeking out answers and delving into new topics solely out of personal interests, and I know this will benefit me throughout my whole life." David Wright, Class of 2022 ![Optimized by JPEGmini 3.15.0.81154240 0xcdb2a491](https://thenewschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/large_list115764_27625.jpg)