Cottage Forest School is a multi-grade K-8 private Christian school offering a full academic program as well as regular, ongoing nature immersion experiences that foster holistic growth, the love of learning, and character development.

Based on research, developmental principles, biblical principles, and the Forest School model in Europe, Cottage Forest School seeks to provide a balanced education for the child intellectually, physically, and spiritually.

This includes not only academics, but also time for the students to immerse themselves in nature for significant periods each day. Our curriculum embodies God’s two great books, nature and Scripture, as foundational to all learning. We embrace a holistic education that includes academics as well as other aspects of the child. Special emphasis is placed on Grades K-2 in fostering a well-rounded education that is play-based, nature-based, and scripture-based in a homelike environment.

Cottage Forest School is located on four acres surrounded by ponds, creeks, and forest where teachers guide students through nature encounters that help develop a greater understanding of themselves and of the surrounding world.