Founded in 1982, Fort Worth Academy is a vibrant and exciting, co-educational, private, independent K-8 school.
FWA is unique in its commitment to authentic, project-based learning and its distinctive E.L.I. (entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation) initiative.
Leading-edge, research-based approaches to teaching and learning in combination with a spirit of collaboration, cooperation, and kindness set the school apart.
Expert faculty and staff are highly dedicated to student success and committed to continuing their own learning. They work in partnership; side-by-side with students, parents, and each other. The atmosphere is comfortable, yet well-disciplined.
Expectations are high, yet risk-taking is encouraged. With class sizes of no more than 15 students, relationships are strong and the community spirit is without equal.
We combine advanced academics with innovative methods. When your child enrolls, the whole family becomes part of something great as we welcome you to the FWAmily!
Graduates are actively recruited by top high schools, and 99% of graduates enter their high school of first choice.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,896
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 13 / Feb. 10 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1982
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
Campus Size
20 acres
Student Body
Total Students
200 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 13 / Feb. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,896
Tuition Notes
Tuition for the 2024-25 school year starts at $25,896 for the lowest grade (kindergarten) and caps at $26,936 for the highest (8th). 28% of our population receives financial aid.
% on Financial Aid
28%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Emily Dito
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess ClubKarate
Lego/STEM Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ArtMusic
School Notes
- School Motto: Where curiosity, belonging, and confidence thrive!
- Fort Worth Academy focuses on childhood, early adolescence, andproviding highly personalized instruction. We are uniquely prepared to ensure each student begins high school with a foundation for academic and lifelong success.
- We respect our students` unique strengths and learning profiles and progressively design courses of education that challenge, motivate and intrigue. Through this flexible and dynamic approach, your student will become increasingly confident, focused, and enthusiastic about learning. And after actively participatingin guiding the course of their own education, eighth grade students are prepared to make an informed choice about which high school to attend and are aggressively recruited by elite high schools.
- Fort Worth Academy empowers young people to think critically, lead with empathy, and collaborate effectively, to become the innovators and problem solvers of tomorrow. Our students become self-aware, self-driven, courageous, confident, and creative Trailblazers.
- Innovation, curiosity, and creativity are key components of continual growth. Children have a natural curiosity about the world around them, which is developed through opportunities to question and challenge the status quo. Our innovative approach empowers children to be courageous and develop their own solutions to the problems and challenges they uncover.
- Excellence is achieved when growth opportunities are met with resilience and grit. We cultivate excellence. High expectations within an environment of integrity and respect inspire children to achieve their personal best. Learning from mistakes and embracing challenges cultivates an environment of excellence.
- Collaboration is the ability to work together, share ideas, communicate effectively, and respect differences. Inclusivity and empathy from the foundation of a collaborative environment. The best outcomes are driven by diversity of cultural backgrounds, opinions, talents, and ideas.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fort Worth Academy cost?
Fort Worth Academy's tuition is approximately $25,896 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Fort Worth Academy?
The acceptance rate of Fort Worth Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.
What sports does Fort Worth Academy offer?
Fort Worth Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Fort Worth Academy?
The application deadline for Fort Worth Academy is Jan. 13 / Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 13 / Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
School Reviews
5
Fort Worth Academy has been such a wonderful school for our family. We have 3 children who have attended this school, with our oldest completing Kindergarten-8th grade. The small community has given our kids a chance to shine and really feel seen by all the students and staff. The small class sizes allow the school to customize curriculum as needed, and the kids are given a lot of flexibility in their learning environment. We have loved the introduction and appropriate use of technology in the classroom, as well as the project based learning style. Our kids have had to learn at an early age how to work, negotiate, and compromise in group settings-- all of which will become strengths to them in the real world. The staff at the school are incredible, especially the Middle School staff. Middle school is a hard age, and the teachers do everything in their power to make it a safe place for kids to develop, fail, and be successful all at the same time. I'm in awe of all that they pour into our children. The real tell-tale sign is that my kids love going to school. They wake up every morning happy to go, and they say there is no where else they would want to attend. This speaks volumes for me as a parent.
5 10/11/2025
FWA is more than a school, it's a lifeline for our small family of 2. Fort Worth Acadamy has been vital in helping me raise a confident, joy filled, loving human. The teachers and staff have been here for both my son and I through some of our highest of highs and lowest of lows. Our class is known as the "Covid Class" They went out of their way to ensure our children had the best and most "normal" kindergarten experience in spite of the challenges the world was facing. That's who Fort Worth Acadamy is. They are forward, outside the box thinkers. They push the envelope just enough for our children to gain the confidence that has always been there for them to soar. As a single mom, I have been very intentional in creating our village. I toured 7 different schools before choosing FWA. The small class size, the attention to truly getting to know who he is, celebrating his unique/different personality, their availability when this sometimes overwhelmed, stressed out Mama Bear is invaluable. I can send a text, phone call, or email to any of the teachers, head of school anytime, they respond immediately, they KNOW my son. Each person from the head of school, lunchroom team, security team, maintenance, they all know who he is right down to his favorite color is pink... When my son was diagnosed with ADHD, they treated it as though it was his superpower, a setup, rather than a setback. I was really concerned about middle school and how overwhelming, emotional it could be. Turns out, this is his best year yet! My son's education is one of the only things that cannot be taken away from him. I work 3 jobs to invest in his future. This investment provides love, support, confidence, stability, independence, and an incredible education. Fort Worth Acadamy is family for him when I cannot be. They say you are who you surround yourself with, show me your friends, I will show you your future.... I am grateful we have Fort Worth Acadamy to call our FWAmily and our future.
5 10/4/2025
Working at FWA has been such a rewarding experience. It's not only a great place to work, but also a wonderful school for students. The small class sizes allow for more individualized attention and stronger connections between teachers and students. I love that our students get to engage in meaningful projects that make learning exciting and hands-on. The supportive environment, creative opportunities, and strong sense of community truly make FWA a special place for both staff and students.
5 10/4/2025
FWA is truly an amazing school. What makes it so great are the teachers and staff who work there. They truly enjoy their jobs and are amazing at what they do. My child LOVES going to school every single day. The classes are engaging and individually tailored to the needs of each child. Teacher student ratio is great. FWA also focuses on social-emotional development. Children are taught how to become their best selves. This school is truly a hidden gem and provides an education as good as other schools like TVS and Country Day but in a smaller setting which creates a wonderful sense of community. It being a K through 8 school also means there are no high schoolers on campus. Kids can focus on being kids without seeing the more mature behaviors of high schoolers.
5 11/15/2024
We have been absolutely thrilled with our experience at Fort Worth Academy and can't recommend it enough! From the moment our daughter started, we could tell that this school was something special. The small class sizes truly make a difference-teachers have the time and space to get to know each child as an individual, tailoring their approach to meet each student's unique needs and learning style. It's not a "one-size-fits-all" environment; every child is seen and valued for who they are.The academics are strong and challenging, but the environment is warm and nurturing. Teachers and staff go above and beyond to make every child feel supported, safe, and confident. We've seen our daughter not only excel academically but also grow emotionally, thanks to the caring approach of the staff. She's always excited to go to school in the morning, and it's clear she feels a deep sense of belonging there. One of the best parts of our experience has been how much our daughter enjoys being at school. In fact, she often asks to be picked up last so she can spend extra time with her friends after the school day ends. That speaks volumes about the positive and welcoming community at FWA.In a world where it's easy for kids to get lost in larger classrooms, FWA truly feels like a hidden treasure. It's a place where children are encouraged to grow, not only academically, but as individuals, and we couldn't be more grateful to have found such a wonderful school for our daughter. If you're looking for a school that feels like a close-knit family, Fort Worth Academy is the place.
5 10/28/2024
FWA is an incredible school. We have been very pleased with not only the academics but also the personal development our children have experienced under the caring leadership of the teachers at FWA. This school truly focuses on the child and their development into the best version of themselves. They carry the confidence, self advocacy and self awareness with them even in high school and college.
5 10/4/2024
Fort Worth Academy is a hidden gem in Fort Worth. The school's Project-Based Learning and Enterpurnial Leadership and Innovation programs prepare students to be the leaders of tomorrow. At the same time, the small class sizes help the school meet students where they are and excel academically. We loved our time with FWA and would greatly encourage anyone to consider attending.
5 5/6/2021
My children LOVE this school from the teachers the students to the challenging curriculum. Fort Worth Academy integrates compassion into their teaching standards, emphasizes the importance of values, and builds leaders through each of their classes and lessons. The administration is open minded and think outside the box to make Fort Worth Academy a successful educational experience for the students. My favorite part about Fort Worth Academy is knowing that they are committed to teaching the whole child, their approach is innovative and invaluable in fully preparing my children to be active participants in an ever changing world! We LOVE this school.
5 3/3/2020
We looked at a lot of options for our daughter, but after careful consideration FWA seemed the perfect fit for our family. We have never regretted that decision because our expectations have been met in so many ways. Starting with the devoted teachers, the concerned administration and the vibrant atmosphere we could not of asked for more. We're looking forward to years ahead.
5 3/3/2020
We moved from out of state and chose Fort Worth Academy for the small classroom sizes and the 1:1 curriculum. It is so wonderful to have a small teacher to child ratio as it allows an opportunity for the curriculum to be tailored to every style of learner. It is refreshing to see a school that sets every child up for academic success.
5 5/12/2016
Our two children attend Fort Worth Academy and are thriving at this incredible school. We moved to the area recently and were looking for a school with small class sizes, individual learning to help them reach their potential, all in a nurturing positive environment that would build a love of learning. Tall order, right? My husband and I believe wholehearted that we found just that here. We had a lot of options in private schools to choose from but there is truly something special about Fort Worth Academy. The staff members are passionate about providing the best education possible and it shows in everything they do. Maybe the most telling thing to us that Fort Worth Academy is the right fit, is how much our kids LOVE school. They can hardly wait to get out of the car each morning to start their day and are excited to tell me what they learned each afternoon. As a parent, it doesn't get much better than that!
5 5/4/2016
I have two kids in Lower School at Academy. Both are doing very well and enjoy school. They are happy walking into school and usually still happy at the end of the day. The curriculum is every bit as demanding as other area private schools but the approach to learning and the overall feel of the school is much more relaxed- which is a proven need for learning (higher stress results in reduced learning).
We love that the class sizes are small and our kids are taking an active role in their learning. I've found that the teachers know and respect the students as individuals and usually allow each student to tailor projects to their own interests.
I know I made the right choice whenever I see them happily skipping around the corner or so engrossed in their work that they don't even notice I'm there. I would recommend scheduling a visit to the school- it really does need to be experienced firsthand. And the welcome you get doesn't end after you sign the contract- it's a nice place to be and I feel good having my kids there.
5 5/4/2016
This school has given my children the opportunity to develop into the respectful, kind and confident learners they are today. Fort Worth Academy tailors its instructional methods perfectly for the age and ability level of each of its students - including three similar yet distinct experiences for each of my children. In fact, it seems to far exceed the technological capacity of any of the other private schools in Fort Worth. Teachers know when to push as well as when to relax their demands on students. The academic preparation for high school is success is spot on. The athletics program provides opportunities for FUN, competition, growth and leadership. The social environment is small, kind and demands a high level of respect for each and every child, teacher and parent. I am so proud and grateful to be a part of this school community.
5 4/15/2016
Fort Worth Academy is the best school in Fort Worth! The students enjoy school and learning. They are taught to succeed by allowing them to retake a test or quiz that they may have scored poorly on. It's a very encouraging environment. I LOVE seeing my Middle Schooler with a smile on his face!
5 1/1/2016
I have been so impressed with Fort Worth Academy! My son is currently in kindergarten and is excited to go to school every day. The staff and teachers exemplify passion and love in everything they do, and the small class sizes allow them to spend more time with individual students. My son has blossomed in this environment and my family feels so thankful to have found such an amazing school.
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