Great Hearts Academies - Archway Glendale

Archway Glendale is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Peoria, Arizona, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Great Hearts Academies network, the school is founded on a classical liberal arts philosophy, prioritizing a robust curriculum that emphasizes moral character, civic virtue, and academic excellence. The school seeks to cultivate the hearts and minds of students through a traditional education that focuses on core subjects like literature, mathematics, science, and history, while also integrating fine arts, foreign language, and physical education to develop well-rounded individuals.

The environment at Archway Glendale is structured and disciplined, designed to foster a community of learners where students are encouraged to pursue "truth, goodness, and beauty." By utilizing small class sizes and a rigorous academic focus, the school aims to prepare young students for success in middle school and beyond. Because it operates within the Great Hearts model, the school places a heavy emphasis on teacher-led instruction, Socratic discussion, and the development of habits of virtue, aiming to produce graduates who are not only intellectually capable but also responsible, thoughtful citizens.