Portland Forest School

Portland Forest School is a private K-8 institution in Portland, Oregon, that utilizes a nature-first educational approach to support diverse learning needs. The school specializes in serving students with language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional (2e) learners, providing an inclusive environment where academic and developmental supports are integrated into the natural landscape.

The school's curriculum focuses on holistic, experiential learning through outdoor exploration and earth skills. With a 1:10 staff-to-student ratio, the school emphasizes personalized education and individualized support. By utilizing multi-age groupings, Portland Forest School allows students to progress at their own pace, reducing the pressures of traditional grade-level constraints and fostering social-emotional growth, resilience, and grit.

Designed to nurture lifelong learners, the school provides a supportive network of peers and mentors within a community-focused setting. While specific tuition details are available upon request, the school is dedicated to creating a space where students with special needs can flourish both academically and personally through hands-on, meaningful engagement with the world around them.