Forge is an Acton Academy providing a non-traditional education experience.
A one room schoolhouse model that is learner driven (not just learner centric).
Strong focus on learning to learn and developing a love of learning over facts, tests, and formulas.
Learning is a combination of adaptive online self paced learning, project based learning, and socratic disucssion.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 55 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
55 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Brittani Johnson
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Where Leaders are Forged, Not Taught
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Forge: An Acton Academy cost?
Forge: An Acton Academy's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Forge: An Acton Academy?
The acceptance rate of Forge: An Acton Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
When is the application deadline for Forge: An Acton Academy?
The application deadline for Forge: An Acton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Forge: An Acton Academy is C.S. Lewis Academy (6.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mcminnville Christian Academy (9.8 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
1605 N College St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
6.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ambleside Of Willamette Valley
(Christian)
600 E 3rd St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
6.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 63 students
Veritas School ![Veritas School Photo]( "Veritas School Photo")
(Christian)
26288 NE Bell Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
6.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mcminnville Christian Academy ![Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo]( "Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo")
(Baptist)
325 Nw Baker Creek Rd
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
10.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1605 N College St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
6.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ambleside Of Willamette Valley
(Christian)
600 E 3rd St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
6.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 63 students
Veritas School ![Veritas School Photo]( "Veritas School Photo")
(Christian)
26288 NE Bell Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
6.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Westside Christian School
Alternative School (Assembly of God)
1523 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6223
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students
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Alternative School
1110 N Adair St
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 704-8025
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 704-8025
12.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1605 N College St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
6.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ambleside Of Willamette Valley
(Christian)
600 E 3rd St
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
6.5 miles
Gr: K-10 | 63 students
Veritas School ![Veritas School Photo]( "Veritas School Photo")
(Christian)
26288 NE Bell Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1962
6.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Mcminnville Christian Academy ![Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo]( "Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo")
(Baptist)
325 Nw Baker Creek Rd
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
4221 Sw Golf Course Rd
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 359-4853
10.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Mcminnville Christian Academy ![Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo]( "Mcminnville Christian Academy Photo - School Logo")
(Baptist)
325 Nw Baker Creek Rd
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-6076
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
1349 NW Elm Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-3336
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
206 NE Kirby Street
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 472-2661
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students Tuition listed
1101 Se Brooks St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 434-5081
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Parochial School
(Catholic)
20327 Christie St, Ne
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-4622
Saint Paul, OR 97137
(503) 633-4622
11 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 97 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17600 Ne North Valley Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4750
1.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 N Maple St
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7600
4.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
4.7 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
5.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 S Third St
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
Carlton, OR 97111
(503) 852-7161
5.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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