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A stone path leads through a leafy archway in the foreground, with a sunlit garden and trees in the background.

Welcome to Walnut Farm Montessori School

Our School Community is based in Bentonville, Arkansas and our families come from all around Northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri. At Walnut Farm, we believe in the power of children and aim to support them as their interests become talents, and as they grow in their independence and love of learning!  

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Our Mission

The nationally accredited Walnut Farm Montessori School offers children a Montessori education honoring individuality, authenticity and the natural world.  We promote peace and equity, empowering and inspiring all for life-long learning.

Walnut Farm Voices

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Laurelin and Justin VanHoose, Elementary Parents

"Our son is starting his third year at Walnut Farm and just made the exciting transition to the lower elementary program! When we first started researching schools, we had the misconception that a Montessori education lacked structure. We quickly learned it's quite the opposite. We love how the Montessori method cultivates creativity, curiosity, and joy - all within a deeply intentional framework that emphasizes the child's independence and confidence. Our biggest wish is for our children to have a lifelong curiosity about the world and a true love for learning.  Walnut Farm shares these values and has been an exceptional partner in nurturing both!" 

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Megan Onder, Toddler Parent

"Walnut Farm has been a perfect fit for our family. Our children are thriving in their age appropriate environments and come home with noticeable growth in confidence, independence, and knowledge. We couldn't be more pleased!"

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Kolby Kemp, Primary and Elementary Parent
“Walnut Farm has given my daughters the confidence and skills to become independent. I’m grateful that the values we prioritize at home are so closely aligned with the values they experience at school.” 

 

Alum Testamonial
Jane Incao, Alum 2004

"Walnut Farm taught me to be capable and confident in my community, plus a love for learning, that I am grateful for years later." 

WFMS Family Association

Welcome to another wonderful year at Walnut Farm! Whether this is your first year or your fifth, we're so happy you're here. Our goal is simple: to help every family feel informed, connected, and part of this incredible community.

Together, we help make Walnut Farm the unique and inclusive community that supports every child and family.