Forestdale Christian School

Forestdale Seventh-day Adventist School is operated by the Woodstock Seventh-day Adventist Church in connection with the Northern New England Conference Office of Education.
Christian education is Christ centered; a likeness to Christ in character is the aim of Forestdale Seventh-day Adventist education.
It is the endeavor of Forestdale School to provide the setting, the inducement, and the opportunity for the individual conversion-growth experience.
It is the purpose of the school to assist the home and the church, stressing intellectual, physical and character development which can culminate in service to God and man.
It is the purpose of the school to teach obedience to its principles.
An atmosphere is provided in which the students may become acquainted with Jesus as the Christ.
No religious test is required of any student upon entering.
It is expected that all who present themselves for enrollment assert their respect and honor for the religious principles on which the school is founded.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-10
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-10
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Educating for Eternity
  • Forestdale Seventh-day Adventist School is operated by the Woodstock Seventh-day Adventist Church in connection with the Northern New England Conference Office of Education.
  • Christian education is Christ centered; a likeness to Christ in character is the aim of Forestdale Seventh-day Adventist education.
  • It is the endeavor of Forestdale School to provide the setting, the inducement, and the opportunity for the individual conversion-growth experience.
  • It is the purpose of the school to assist the home and the church, stressing intellectual, physical and character development which can culminate in service to God and man.
  • It is the purpose of the school to teach obedience to its principles.
  • An atmosphere is provided in which the students may become acquainted with Jesus as the Christ.
  • No religious test is required of any student upon entering.
  • It is expected that all who present themselves for enrollment assert their respect and honor for the religious principles on which the school is founded.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Forestdale Christian School often compared to?
Forestdale Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Pine Tree Academy, Webb River Seventh-day Adventist School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Forestdale Christian School?
The application deadline for Forestdale Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 3-10
  • Enrollment: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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