Welcome to Great Hearts Archway Arete, Serving Grades K-5
Every school day at Archway Arete, kindergarten–5th-grade students pursue Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in calm, screen-free classrooms that balance joyful discovery with clear expectations. Here, young scholars learn to think precisely, speak eloquently, and act with virtue.
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Begin your journey into the heart of classical education with just a click. Watch a virtual tour of Archway Arete where we foster virtuous scholars and deep thinkers. Witness firsthand how our teachers inspire a passion for lifelong learning, logic, and moral integrity. This isn't merely a tour of our school; it's a gateway to becoming part of a community dedicated to academic excellence and living the values of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty. Discover the unique spirit of Great Hearts—where every lesson shapes well-rounded, virtuous citizens.Virtual Tour
Why Families Choose Archway Arete
• Fine Arts, Languages & Active Bodies. Beyond Singapore Math, Spalding literacy, and rich studies in science and history, students create art and music, study a foreign language, and enjoy daily P.E.—cultivating both mind and heart.
• Low Student-to-Teacher Ratio. Small classes—supported by our two-teacher model—give every child personal attention, steady encouragement, and room for curiosity to flourish.
• Joy-and-Order Campus Culture. Uniforms, screen-free classrooms, and Socratic conversations foster calm, confident voices and genuine delight in learning.
• Virtue in Daily Practice. Classic stories and purposeful habits nurture courage, kindness, and perseverance—virtues woven into lessons, recess games, and service projects alike.
• Rooted in a Vibrant Community. Located in Gilbert and serving families across Mesa and the East Valley, Archway Arete partners closely with parents to build a warm, engaged school family.
A Community Partnership
Education at Archway Arete is a shared journey. Frequent parent-teacher conversations, spirit events, and volunteer opportunities knit families, faculty, and students into one supportive community—preparing scholars for the seamless transition to Arete Preparatory Academy just across the campus.
A Welcoming Community for Every Family
Our campus on Baseline and Greenfield sits minutes from the US 60, making the academy accessible to families across Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and the East Valley.
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Questions? Give us a call at (480) 222-4233
Start with the virtual tour, then schedule an on-campus tour where you can observe classes, chat with students, and meet faculty. If you share our belief that the best school is one that shapes both intellect and heart, you will find a home here among our students. We look forward to welcoming your family into a tradition that stretches back to Socrates and forward to whatever brave new world our graduates will one day inherit.
With Warm Regards,
Cassie Mason
Headmaster, Archway Arete
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