About The Anchored School

A school built around how learners grow.

The Anchored School is a learner-centered Christian microschool where strong academics, faith, independence, critical thinking, and hands-on discovery work together. Our Texas and New Jersey campuses share the same mission and educational approach while creating close-knit learning communities where children can thrive.

Learning should be personal, meaningful, and active.

Our Story

Why Anchored Exists

We believe children are natural investigators. They learn deeply when they are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, reflect on what they discover, and take meaningful ownership of their learning.

Our guides listen, challenge, support, and help learners move toward the next appropriate level of growth.

Mission & Beliefs

What Guides Us

Our Mission

The Anchored School is committed to providing children with a life long love of learning, discovery, respect and confidence.

Our Vision

We believe in a wholistic approach to education that promotes free-thinking, and values the child as an individual.

Curiosity Matters

Learners are encouraged to investigate, ask questions, use language to explore their thinking, and learn collaboratively.

Guides Matter

Our licensed, experienced educators listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, provide direct instruction, and challenge learners to grow.

Environment Matters

Thoughtful spaces, meaningful materials, and real-world experiences invite learners to engage with ideas.

Faith Shapes Character

Christian faith and values are part of the school day, helping learners build integrity, compassion, and strong character.

Visible Growth

Learners are encouraged to take responsibility for their choices, actions, work, and growth so independence develops.

Personalized Learning

Each learner is known and supported with their unique gifts, interests, and next steps.

Our Approach

Guides Matter

Our licensed, experienced guides provide close support, high expectations, and personalized instruction. They listen, challenge, and help learners grow in knowledge, confidence, and independence.

More About Our Community

Leadership, Faith, and Family

Led by Principal Diana Jones

Principal Diana Jones leads both The Anchored School’s Texas and New Jersey campuses. Her role connects the school’s shared educational philosophy while supporting the needs of each campus community.

Faith is part of the school day.

The Anchored School is a Christian faith-based school. Bible study and Christian values are part of our educational experience, while children from different religious backgrounds are welcome in our community.

Parent Community / PTO

Families can also connect through The Anchored School PTO, a separate nonprofit parent-teacher organization that supports school community.

Visit The Anchored School PTO →anchoredschoolpto.org

What Makes Anchored Different

A School Designed for Purposeful Growth

Abeka is the primary curriculum focus at The Anchored School, giving our guides a strong academic framework while allowing instruction to be adapted to learner readiness and progress.

Faith in Everyday Learning

Bible study and Christian values are part of school life.

A Close-Knit Community

Learners are known, valued, and supported.

Strong Academic Foundation

Abeka curriculum with depth and structure.

Hands-On Exploration

Real-world learning builds curiosity and confidence.

Visit Anchored

See the school in person.

A website can explain our model. A campus visit lets you experience it. Submit a tour request and our school team will contact you to arrange a visit with Principal Diana Jones.