Christ-centered

 We are focused on building servant-leaders for Christ.

We are Northwest Arkansas' premier private, independent, college-preparatory school, focused on building family connections and building leaders for Christ. Our vision is to partner with parents and provide our students with an exceptional, college-preparatory education.

Mission

To partner with parents in a classical, college-preparatory education to equip students with a biblical worldview, all to God's Glory.

Founded on the principles of faith and academic rigor, our school has been dedicated to nurturing the minds and hearts of students since its inception. We believe in empowering young learners to achieve their fullest potential through a Christ-centered approach.

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Vision

To see a community of strong Christian families that is influencing their community, nation, and the world for Jesus Christ and His glory.

By engaging in our Christ-centered program, students develop an appreciation of truth and goodness in the context of a vibrant learning environment.  Students learn the importance of knowing and practicing Christian virtues in our ever-changing world that desperately needs the Light of Christ.

Welcome to Providence

“We seek to glorify God while using an innovative educational model based largely upon one principle—increased parent involvement through innovative scheduling.”

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Our Values

Shaping Minds. Forming Character.

At our school, we believe that academic excellence goes hand in hand with character development. Our dedicated faculty fosters an environment where students thrive intellectually and morally.

Heartfelt Believer

1 Cor. 15:1-11

Understands and believes the Gospel, endowed with a growing faith in Jesus Christ. 

Dedicated Disciple

Heb. 10:24-25

Studies Scripture, prays, and worships faithfully in the local body of Christ.

Deep Thinker

Rom. 12:2

Reads deeply, reasons critically; discerns absolute truth from subjective, cultural norms and lives in accord with the Kingdom worldview. 

Articulate Influencer

Col. 4:5-6

Imparts wisdom while speaking and writing with winsome eloquence. 

Truth Seeker

Phil. 4:8

Cultivates a journey of joy by pursuing truth, goodness, and beauty. 

Servant Leader

Eph. 2:10

Honors God’s image within oneself and in others and is engaged in humbly serving, leading, and enriching the greater community in which he/she resides. 

Faithful Witness

Matt. 28:19-20

Delights in and serves Christ the King, bringing peace and hope by sharing the Gospel throughout his/her lifetime.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible, under the headship of Christ, for all the activities of the school and will prayerfully seek the Lord’s help in carrying out its responsibilities. 

Chair

Teresa Webb

Vice Chair

Blain Erskine

Secretary

Marissa Henley

Treasurer

Jake Keen

Member/Founder

Rod Easley

Member/Founder

Missie Erskine

The Board shall act as the legislative body in formulating policy for the conduct of the school. The Board is directly responsible for approving the Mission Statement of the school and the policies under which the school operates; approving the Strategic Plan and overseeing its preparation and implementation; hiring the Headmaster; approving the annual operating budget (including the school calendar and tuition levels); approving major capital expenditures; and approving fundraising programs. The Board is responsible, through its oversight, for assuring that the curriculum and all of the activities of the school conform to the Mission Statement and the applicable policies of the school. The Board has delegated to the President the authority for the day-to-day operation of the school.

Administration

Meet the dedicated individuals guiding our school community.

Jason Ross
President
Michelle Moore
Head of Upper School
Chelsea Abbott
Head of Grammar School
Eric Whittaker
Assistant Head of Upper School, Logic Focus
Julie Kelly
Athletic Director

Our History

In the summer of 2001, a group of parents learned about a new model of education in Texas. Three parents were sent to Arlington, Texas to learn more about the University-Model School® concept at a conference hosted by Grace Preparatory Academy.

After returning from the conference, the founding families were convinced that God would establish this type of school in Northwest Arkansas, and they began praying for others to join them in the vision. As a result, four families joined together with the purpose of starting Providence Classical Christian Academy.

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Providence Academy was founded in 2004 with 39 students in grades K-6th. The first campus was located at a small church in Rogers. Since that time, Providence has grown in enrollment to over 550 students in grades K-12 on two beautiful campuses with over 80,000 sq. ft. of education and athletic training facilities. God has continued to be faithful through all of the years Providence has existed. Enrollment continues to grow rapidly every year, making the academy one of the fastest growing private schools in Northwest Arkansas.

Providence Academy is recognized by peers for outstanding accomplishments in students’ achievements, parental involvement, curriculum, and providing a rich and robust Christ-centered, college-preparatory education.  

Discover how we prepare students for a bright future.

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