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The New School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Fayetteville, AR

2514 N New School Pl, Fayetteville, AR 72703

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Fayetteville
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 40% since 2013–14
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Fayetteville, Arkansas, The New School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 307 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 40% since 2013–14. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 178 days a year. Arkansas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
307
Teachers
24 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 116 girls, 191 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 68% of independent schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    220’13–14206’15–16274’17–18251’19–20286’21–22307’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K132
    K32
    139
    236
    333
    431
    531
    620
    715
    822
    912
    1016
    1110
    1210

    Student body

    White91%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races2%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Arkansas

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The New School whether it takes part.

    More about Arkansas's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about The New School

    What grades does The New School serve?

    The New School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The New School?

    About 307 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The New School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arkansas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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