A Faith-Based Community Where Students Thrive

FORT WORTH, TEX. – For the past three years, Fort Worth Adventist Junior Academy (FWAJA) has earned top spots in conference academic competitions. In 2023 and 2024, students from the school placed third—and then first—in the spelling bee. Then, in 2025, the school secured first place in the new scholastic challenge, Mind Games. Competing against much larger schools, FWAJA students proved that excellence isn’t measured by size, but by dedication, preparation and strong support.

Yet, the heart of FWAJA goes beyond trophies and competitions. In a world where kids can feel lost in the crowd, FWAJA offers a place where every student is known, cared for and valued as a child of God. The smaller size allows our teachers the ability to give personal attention that nurtures growth academically, emotionally and spiritually, reflecting the same values taught at home. 

Being a smaller school creates a close-knit, family-like atmosphere. Older students naturally look out for younger ones, whether during reading time in the library or in everyday interactions. These moments teach leadership, kindness and responsibility, while fostering a sense of community across grade levels. It’s a place where “the bigs” support “the littles,” and everyone grows together.

While academic success is important, our ultimate goal is preparing students for life, with strong minds, compassionate hearts and a Christ-centered foundation that lasts into eternity.

Though FWAJA may be smaller than most schools, here, small means big opportunities. It means strong relationships, meaningful achievements and a faith-based community where students thrive. We are grateful to be part of a school where students aren’t just educated, they’re uplifted. A school that embodies its theme, “Walking in Jesus’ footsteps, we grow, achieve and succeed.”

By Linda Murray