Portland Forest School

Forest-Immersion K–8 School in SE Portland

Portland Forest School blends academics, community, and daily nature immersion for kids K through 8th grade. Based in SE Portland with a satellite forest classroom, they keep class sizes small and staff-to-student ratios low.

Programs

Students are grouped into multi-age pods so younger kids learn alongside older mentors. Programs include:
- K–2nd grade pod
- 3rd–5th grade pod
- 6th–8th grade pod
- Year-round outdoor learning in all weather

What's Included

• Nature-first, earth-skills based curriculum
• Certified teachers with 1:10 staff-to-student ratio
• Rain gear guidance (no bad weather, only bad clothes)
• Foraging, tracking, shelter-building, and field science woven into academics
• Multi-age collaborative learning model

Experience

A full-time school alternative for families who want a forest-based education over four walls. Suits kids who thrive with movement, unstructured play, and hands-on learning.