Thaden School is an independent school located in Bentonville, Arkansas. The school's mission is to provide a balanced and challenging education that ignites in its 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. With an average class size of 15 students, Thaden will offer a highly integrated curriculum; programs for civic engagement; creative and performing arts; athletics; and an innovative and sustainable campus with indoor and outdoor teaching spaces. The school's indexed tuition program makes the cost of a Thaden education affordable for all families in Northwest Arkansas.
The school is named in honor of Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden (1905-1979), a Bentonville native and one of the greatest aviators of her time.