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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-10
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-10
Year Founded
1932
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Motto
Educating for Eternity
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.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Forestdale Christian School is Oxford Hills Christian Academy (9.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Poland Spring Academy (22.3 miles away)
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