Arizona · Texas · Louisiana

47 Academies

Tuition-free · K–12 · The Western tradition

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Arizona

Est. 20038 academies

Phoenix Metro · East Valley · Scottsdale · Surprise · Anthem

The founding chapter of the Great Hearts story. Twenty-two years ago, a small group of parents and educators opened Chandler Preparatory Academy in the East Valley with 96 students. Arizona remains the heart of the network.

Great Hearts Arizona campus exterior at dusk

Great Hearts Arizona · Campus exterior · Anthem, Arizona

Chandler Preparatory Academy
ChandlerK–12
Archway Classical Academy Scottsdale
ScottsdaleK–8
Archway Classical Academy Arete
SurpriseK–8
Archway Classical Academy Trivium
SurpriseK–8
Archway Classical Academy Lincoln
ScottsdaleK–8
Veritas Preparatory Academy
PhoenixK–8
Great Hearts Maryvale Preparatory
PhoenixK–8
Great Hearts Anthem Preparatory
AnthemK–12
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Texas

Est. 20136 academies

San Antonio · Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex

A decade after the first Arizona academy opened, the tradition crossed state lines. Great Hearts Texas now serves families across San Antonio and the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex — the largest school districts in the state.

Raphael, The School of Athens, 1509–11, Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Raphael · The School of Athens, 1509–11 · Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Great Hearts Irving
IrvingK–8
Great Hearts Northern Oaks
San AntonioK–8
Great Hearts Lakewood
San AntonioK–8
Great Hearts Monte Vista
San AntonioK–8
Great Hearts North Tarrant
KellerK–8
Great Hearts Garland
GarlandK–8
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Louisiana

Est. 20242 academies

Baton Rouge · Lafayette

The newest chapter of the tradition. Louisiana joined the Great Hearts network in the 2024–2025 academic year. Baton Rouge and Lafayette now have access to classical liberal arts education — tuition-free — for the first time.

Nicolas Poussin, Et in Arcadia Ego, 1637–38

Nicolas Poussin · Et in Arcadia Ego, 1637–38 · Musée du Louvre

Great Hearts Baton Rouge
Baton RougeK–8
Great Hearts Lafayette
LafayetteK–8

Representative selection. For the complete and current directory of all 47 academies, visit greatheartsamerica.org.

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Caravaggio, The Lute Player, c. 1596, Hermitage Museum

Caravaggio · The Lute Player, c. 1596 · Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

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