Thaden School
- Private
- BENTONVILLE, AR
Private School
Thaden School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- 6-12
- BENTONVILLE, AR
- Rating 4.59 out of 5 27 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade C+
About
Applying
Application Deadline
January 15
Application Fee
$0
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$27,600
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
75%
Average Financial Aid
$15,000
From Thaden School
Thaden School is an independent school in Bentonville, Arkansas serving students in Grades 6 through 12. Our mission is to provide a balanced and challenging education that ignites in our students a passion for discovery and learning, prepares them to succeed in college, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose, and responsible global citizenship.
Our school is named in honor of Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden (1905-1979). Born and raised in Bentonville, she was a proud Arkansan and one of the greatest aviators of her time. Her pioneering and innovative spirit inspires our efforts to create a school that gives students roots and wings as they build strong foundations and soar to new heights in pursuit of their dreams.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Harvest Festival
Thaden School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1220
21 responses
Average ACT
29
39 responses
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Thaden School Summer Camps
Summer Camps at Thaden School offer opportunities for children and teens to experience our distinctive educational programs. We will host six fun-filled weeks of camps with offerings in art exploration, cycling, culinary arts, outdoor water skills, paper engineering, pollination, storytelling, stop-motion filmmaking, and more.
Culture & Safety
Poll
80%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 10 responsesPoll
90%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 10 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
304
40%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses40%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responsesPoll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responsesPoll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
80%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 10 responses70%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 10 responses90%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 10 responses- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A
Median Household Income
$89,653
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,055
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$281,800
National
$244,900Thaden School Reviews
Rating 4.59 out of 5 27 reviews
As a parent of a student who is going into their fourth year at Thaden School, I feel incredibly fortunate we found such a gem. We have lived in the area 8 plus years and so have experienced other schools in the region. Thus we can confidently declare Thaden School stands head and shoulders above the rest.
A Thaden education help students mature and become prepared for adult life with
- Interdisciplinary learning
- Strong community building/support services for students
- Helping students express themselves clearly and incisively
- Small teacher-student ratios
The school's leadership embodies former college deans/academics who bring their understanding of how academics, social experience, and field learning prepare students for life and further study beyond high school. Index tuition makes it affordable for families on a budget. All activities, experiences are inclusive in the tuition. We can't recommend Thaden enough!
A Thaden education help students mature and become prepared for adult life with
- Interdisciplinary learning
- Strong community building/support services for students
- Helping students express themselves clearly and incisively
- Small teacher-student ratios
The school's leadership embodies former college deans/academics who bring their understanding of how academics, social experience, and field learning prepare students for life and further study beyond high school. Index tuition makes it affordable for families on a budget. All activities, experiences are inclusive in the tuition. We can't recommend Thaden enough!
We have two children at Thaden and are entering our sixth year as a Thaden family. We are extremely pleased with the education our children are receiving, and I truly believe Thaden is one of the best schools in the nation. The faculty is exceptional and are deeply invested in the well-being of the students. They seek innovative ways to engage their students and find practical and experiential means for teaching that connects more deeply than routine lectures. Thaden is about much more than academics, however, and is truly focused on developing each student into a well-rounded, informed, engaged global citizen. The student body is comprised of many different races, nationalities, identities, and socio-economic levels and this allows for the sharing of numerous points of view that causes students to think more critically and challenge their own preconceived notions. The broader Thaden community is also very engaged and this creates a family-like atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.
Thaden School provides incredible opportunities for many students in NWA. The indexed tuition program makes a Thaden education affordable for many families in Northwest Arkansas. While the school is still somewhat in its formative years, students are challenged academically, exposed to real-world applications within their learning, and often find a stronger and more confident sense of self by the time they graduate. Recent alumni have reported feeling very well-equipped for college and ahead of their peers. While athletics is a challenge in many independent schools, Thaden is actively strengthening their programs with the addition of a new Athletics Director and a new facility in the near future.