The Portland Forest School is a private school in Portland, Oregon with small class sizes where Kindergarten - 8th grade students journey outside & into nature every day.

For enrollment questions fill out the form here.

We would love to hear from you.

info@portlandforestschool.org


503-662-8079

A grove of white colored evergreen trees stand together in front of a white background. This image is used frequently by Portland Forest School, an alternative K-8 private school in Portland, OR.

Upcoming events.

Open houses for the Portland Forest School and other events! Open houses are for prospective students and families for grades K-8th. Come see what our outdoor forest school offers and let us share with you how our nature first approach to education cultivates lifelong learning & resiliency.

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Enrollment Events:

  • Kindergarten Round Ups

    Geared toward prospective Kindergarten families, our Kindergarten Round Ups provide an overview of our school structure and Kindergarten curriculum, as well as a chance to meet the Kindergarten teaching team. This event includes a learning activity and brief classroom tour. Children are encouraged to attend! Look out for 2027 dates in the late winter and spring.

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  • All Ages Open Houses (K-8)

    Discover our private elementary and middle school for Kindergarten-8th grade, located in the heart of Portland, OR, where students explore outdoor forest settings daily. Our nature-first approach to education, with small class sizes, fosters curiosity, creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. Visit us to see how our unique program nurtures growth for students and families.

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The Portland Forest School is back in session!! Students from Kindergarten to 8th grade are out on the land enjoying the beautiful weather we have had here in the Pacific Northwest ☀️ #portlandoregon #natureeducation #forestschool
We are so proud of our Forest school graduates! Four of the youth in the Paddle Tribal Waters @paddletribalwaters program graduated 8th grade from the Portland Forest School. Rios to Rivers @riostorivers made this epic adventure possible where thre
We are committed to helping remove invasive plant species here at the Portland Forest School. This pic is from a couple years ago when students worked in mixed aged groups to harvest invasive Holly to burn for our full moon fire. We work together a
How do you want your child to learn? When does your child thrive? What makes your child feel independent, resourceful and confident? If your answers include being outside, moving, hands-on learning, critical thinking and curiosity- The Portland Fo
Looking back at 2024 we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible year we’ve shared here at the Portland Forest School. Our mission is to cultivate resilient, curious, and adaptable learners through profound connection with the natura
This is one of the places our Forest School students and teachers travel to and spend time at weekly! We have so much gratitude for our community partner who makes this outdoor location possible. #forestschool #forestkids #outdooradventures #handso
Portland Forest School students use animal tracks to understand who the other inhabitants of spaces are and what goes on when humans are not present in a space. Some educational terms that animal tracking teaches students: shape and pattern recogni
At Portland Forest School, nature seamlessly connects with our grade-level lessons. The sight of falling acorns and chestnuts, the changing colors of leaves, and the fastidious activity of squirrels all spark curiosity and foster learning in all of o
Over the years Portland Forest School students have had the opportunity to spend time with heritage trees. This pic is from last year when the Middle school pod 6-8th grade students had the opportunity to connect with nature in this way. Learning ou
Our K-2 pod students learn about responsible fire as they work with ferro rods to light fires from sparks. Hands on learning and applying outdoor skills to relevant academics that meet Oregon state educational standards is an important part of our fo
Teacher Brian is one of the 3-5th grade pod teachers. Classes regularly travel to Sauvie Island and on this day students found an animal den, beaver print and fox tracks! #sauvieisland #portlandoregon #foresteducation #outdoorschool #nonprofitorgan