Noah Webster Academy

I can't say enough good things about this school. I have been driving my children 20 minutes to and from, in the morning and the afternoon, just to go to NWA, because it is by far the best choice for them. They are taught Covey's 7 Habits, they are expected to have good principles and morals, they are expected to be respectful and follow rules. I have been in other schools as a student teacher and it only reinforces my feelings that NWA is amazing. They have a wide variety of after school clubs; my first grader is in a service club, my fourth grader is in chess, mythology, and outdoor clubs. Both of my kids are reading and spelling 2+ grade levels ahead, and are one grade level ahead on math, with very little effort on my part. I love the Saxon math program that is used. One of the most impressive things to me about NWA is how serious they take safety. Bullying is not tolerated and their car pool process is highly organized. They also listen to all input from parents and make changes when they are needed, without having to deal with the political/governmental red tape nonsense that school districts and traditional public schools have to deal with.
--Submitted by a parent

We have been in this school since the first year and have loved it. I have 2 children who have had speech IEPs and have loved the special ed program. This year they added a great tech class. I love that they put the children where the children will be most challenged (i.e. my 4th grader is studying 6th grade math)
--Submitted by a parent

My child has trouble with reading and it has become such a hassle to get him enrolled in an IEP program. For the past two years i have been asking the teachers, the office staff and the princple for help regarding his reading and no one ever mentioned that they offer and IEP program, i had to find out from another parent who has their kids attend public schools.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is great, they may not have a music room, but that's so they can have another sixth grade class room. They have way more after school after activities than most schools. They have strong teachers and a good school, it may not be the best school, but it's good.

If your child has ANY type of learning disability do not send him/her to this school. Just getting my child tested was a huge fight with NWA, getting an IEP or a 504 plan is almost impossible. This school has a huge bullying problem and the teachers are so fresh from University that any problems they encounter they don't know how to handle.
--Submitted by a parent

Good curriculum for math and reading. The teachers were very involved, proactive and caring. However, the principal/school leadership is terrible. So bad it almost cancels out the other positives. They have unreasonable expectations for young children. Unless your child is a robot or can sit perfectly still and not make a peep at all times, send them to this school. If however, they're like the rest of us who can't do that then I would rethink sending them here. If you have a child with special needs you're out of luck here. They have no resources whatsoever, no one on staff. Also, they're really lacking in the arts. They don't even have a music room. If your child wants to be involved with any extracurricular involving the arts you have to be in at least 3rd grade to sign up and there is limited availability and they're after school programs.
--Submitted by a parent

Such a great school, that really cares about every scholar. Excellent curriculum and highly-trained teachers. After comparing this school to others in the area I would never attend a public school district.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a fairly new school in its third year of operation. Given time it may prove to be what it set out to be. Currently I find a lot to be desired when it comes to getting consistent and accurate information, adequate teacher training, and accessible administration. For a school that claims to be about classical education and individual student progress it seems to currently be about special education and is unusually top-heavy in administrative employees. I hope to see them improve considerably over the next few years.
--Submitted by a parent