Barnhart School

This is our 9th year at Barnhart and we continue to be pleased with the school. Our 2 boys have completely different learning styles and both have thrived at Barnhart. The one that has learning challenges has been treated with respect and has been supported through his difficult years. He now loves school and his teachers, and is doing well. Our other student is given more challenging work when needed and encouraged to work ahead. The community of families is amazing and supports the staff and teachers whole heartedly. The teachers are absolutely amazing!
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Barnhart is a lovely school and a great value for the money. Best of all, my kid is happy, challenged and thriving at Barnhart. My child was new at Barnhart this year and the other students were incredibly kind and welcoming. It's been such a positive experience thus far. The teachers are involved and care about the children. The only drawback is a lack of a gym (there is a field and basketball courts). Overall, we are really happy with Barnhart and we'd choose it again! Lastly, the school just hired a new Headmaster and we look forward to his arrival in the Fall.
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I have 2 children at Barnhart, 5 years apart. In the past 8 years, I have experienced a school that was willing to thoughtfully grow, learn and take the sometimes challenging road of implementing best practices and updated curriculum to support our childrens learning goals. Teachers implemented new curriculum with enthusiam and confidence...and the children are showing academic gains because of this. The academic staff is truly invested in each child academic achievement; approaching each child with multimodal learning opportunities, adding supports when needed, and maintaining communication with engaged parents. They do this while also encouraging, demonstrating and guiding the children to be good people who know how to work well together. I am even more certain today that we made the right decision 9 years ago to send our children to Barnhart. I would certainly choose this school all over again!
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Barnhart is a phenomenal school. Our daughter just graduated from this school and is going to her top choice of high schools next year. She has succeeded at Barnhart because of the exemplary teachers, staff and administrators. I know that we could have paid double for a similar private school in the area and she would have gotten the same education and she would be going to the same high school next year. I feel like I got a great value for the money I spent and my daughter was supported emotionally and academically throughout the years. Cant say enough good stuff about Barnhart. We look forward to seeing the school succeed with its new leadership next year.
--Submitted by a parent

Barnhart is simply fantastic. The new head of school is wonderful, completely involved and knows the kids. The teachers are good at educating the all of the kids, not just the highly academic ones. They have breakouts for math and reading starting at 4th grade. Plus they have a phenomenal sports program. Best of all the kids get into some of the best high schools in the area. I love this school, and with a new administration it is even better.
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Barnhart is a wonderful school! The education is exemplary and I can say this with certainty now. As my family is having to relocate out of state, my son was required to take a placement test at his new potential school. He scored way above average (national and local) in math, reading, comprehension and writing. It is truly a testament to the great work they do at Barnhart that he has been able to take what he's learned and apply it out there with ease. We greatly value not only the education but the community that they surround their families with.
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As a long time parent at Barnhart I have seen the old and the new leadership and I must say that the academics and extracurricular activities have improved greatly over the years. Barnhart has fantastic academics focusing on Writers Workshop and a new phenominal math program. Barnhart offers Art, Computers,Music, Spainish and Physical Education. It is a reasonably priced independent school.
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Full of cliques, no extracurricular activity, average academics, bad teacher quality, incredibly small campus... you should rather send your kid to a public school than THIS. The Director runs the show...............
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Barnhart is an amazing school where each child is treated as an individual, and much attention is paid to ensure they reach their own unique potential. Barnhart even employs specialists to assist students as necessary .it is a true learning community. This school maintains high academic standards, but teaches to them in a creative manner with an emphasis on thinking over wrote memory. This results in a lifelong love of learning rather than a child being burnt out at the 8th grade. However, even with its strong academic standards, the true heart of The Barnhart School is the philosophy that the beauty is in the balance . Besides academics, there is a strong emphasis on character education and values, and a well rounded sports and arts program. The result is that Barnhart 8th graders go on to succeed both academically and emotionally in the most selective local high schools. A bonus is that all this is provided in a beautiful environment, with a caring community and yet tuition remains low compared to many other schools.
--Submitted by a parent

Barnhart School is a wonderful, nurturing school with a great academic program. Its teachers are caring, but they also have high expectations for their students' success. I'm impressed with the way in which they balance a kind, caring and friendly community with their interest in student achievement. Another great thing about Barnhart is the parent community. The parents here are involved in many ways to support the school, teachers and students. From our traditional events like the Carnival and Holiday Lunch, to helping in the classrooms, parents can be seen supporting and helping the school. This is a great place to send your child!
--Submitted by a parent