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#37 of 89 private schools in AR

Top 40% of private schools

The New School

School · Fayetteville, AR

A private school in Fayetteville, AR serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

2514 N NEW SCHOOL PL, Fayetteville, AR 72703

  • 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,246
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index17%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Enrollment286
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AR

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The New School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,797/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$60,232

Median home value

$341,700

Median rent

$958/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

39.2%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White90.6%
Black3.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Two or More1.7%
Asian1.4%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fayetteville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privateK–121.6 mi127Compare →
Prism Education CenterPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–112.6 mi96Compare →
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter SchCharter · enrollment unverified8.9K–123.0 mi129Compare →
George Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.38–94.4 mi710Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

The New School is listed in Fayetteville, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The New School

The New School is a private school in Fayetteville, AR, serving approximately 286 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 89 private schools in AR.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The New School

What grades does The New School serve?

The New School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The New School?

The New School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The New School?

The student-teacher ratio at The New School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The New School rank in AR?

The New School ranks #37 of 89 private schools in AR.

What is The New School's MySchoolScout rating?

The New School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The New School a private school?

Yes, The New School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The New School a religious school?

No, The New School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
286
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
178 days
Setting
Small City
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 72703)
35,964
Area average commute
18.2 min
Area median age
32.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72703; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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