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Barnhart School Discover academic balance and forward-thinking education that enhances learning and contributes to our growth into the future. Academics-Balance-Community!

Our commitment remains with every child valued, seen, and recognized for their unique gifts and talents. Established in 1959, Barnhart is known for its diverse and welcoming community, its robust and rigorous academics, and its balanced learning and engaging co-curricular programs. Located in Arcadia, California, Barnhart offers a private K-8 education. Distinguishing programs of Barnhart include immersion-approach Spanish at all grade levels, daily physical education, the Virtues Project and Responsive Classroom, character development
programs, Lucy Calkins’ Writing Workshop, a choral group, and an on-site harvest garden. The school also incorporates a science and
living history experiential learning program beginning in kindergarten and culminating in week-long programs in middle school. The school has an early literacy emphasis, a 1:1 ratio of technology and an average 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Established by Dr. Ethel Barnhart, Barnhart School is affiliated with the non-denominational Santa Anita Church.

Today, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.Every day is an op...
10/12/2026

Today, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

Every day is an opportunity to learn something new, explore different perspectives, and grow our understanding of the world around us. 🌱📚

Here’s to honoring Indigenous voices, celebrating diverse cultures, and inspiring our students to lead with curiosity, kindness, and respect! 💙💛

10/09/2026
10/08/2026

Happy national Walk to School day!
In their Studio One class, which is focusing on developing community projects, Ian, Evan, & Archer wanted to encourage a different kind of physical activity that could bring together not only our Barnhart community, but our local Arcadia community as well.
They decided to partner with Walk, Bike, & Roll to School for a fantastic community event!
The students created fliers, emailed parents & staff, contacted the Arcadia Police department, and even helped organize a post walk treat of hot cocoa and lemonade.
Well done, gentlemen!
And a special THANK YOU to the Arcadia Police Department for the es**rt, and our parent community for donating the post walk treats.

10/06/2026

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Lace up, Barnhart! We’re walking to school! 🐾💙

On October 7, the Barnhart community is joining National Walk to School Day! 🎉 Since not everyone lives within walking distance of campus, we’re making it easy to join the fun! We’ll meet at Arcadia Train Station at 7:15 AM and hit the road together at 7:30 AM sharp for a walk to Barnhart.

👮 Safety first! Police will es**rt our group across Santa Clara Street at Santa Anita Avenue.
👟 Who’s walking? Students, parents, and Barnhart faculty members will make the trek together. Additional faculty will be on campus to welcome students and support those who aren’t able to participate.

☕ And there’s a little something waiting at the finish line… The Parents Group will be serving hot chocolate to our walkers!

Grab your walking shoes, bring the family, and let’s kick off the school day together! 💙🐾

📍 Meet: Arcadia Train Station
⏰ Arrive: 7:15 AM
🚶 Depart: 7:30 AM SHARP
🏫 Destination: Barnhart School

🐾 Bobcats today. Difference makers tomorrow. 🌎We’re bringing The Guardian Project to campus—connecting learning with pur...
10/02/2026

🐾 Bobcats today. Difference makers tomorrow. 🌎

We’re bringing The Guardian Project to campus—connecting learning with purpose, action, and real-world impact!

Our Bobcats will live out 5 powerful promises:

🌎 Honor Culture & Identity
⚖️ Stand for Civics & Social Justice
🌱 Practice Stewardship & tackle Global Issues
💡 Ignite Entrepreneurship & Innovation
🚀 Grow as Engaged Changemakers

Learn. Lead. Serve. Make an impact.
That’s how Bobcats do it! 💙💛🐾

10/01/2026

Not only is the Barnhart community amazing, but our local Arcadia, Monrovia, and Los Angeles communities are as well!
We had such a fun community event at our ribbon cutting ceremony last week.
Food, music, drinks, desserts, laughter, and networking.
Special thank you to:
wraps.to.gomeztrejo Pie Life Mt. Lowe Brewing Co. 🍺 pacificsocialstudiola Mon Cham Sour Doe Sisters SportClips Monrovia

10/01/2026

Our Kinder, 1st, & 2nd grade students had a fantastic hands on field trip today at Hurst Ranch in West Covina.
Students got to shuck corn, shake milk into butter, squeeze orange juice, grind coffee, tour a one room schoolhouse from the early 1900s, and so much more!
Thank you, Hurst Ranch , for such a fun morning!

09/30/2026

We had a wonderful ribbon cutting ceremony for our newly renovated Middle School Lobby!
Many thanks to the Mon Cham , Mayor Becky Shevlin , and the City of Monrovia for the honor of recognition and the fantastic community event!

09/29/2026

We had a lot of fun with COLOR DAY today!
❤️💙💜🖤💛💚🧡🤎🩷🤍🩵

Address

240 West Colorado Boulevard
Arcadia, CA
91007

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:50am - 4pm

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+16264465588

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