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 (2025-26)
- 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
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.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 81%
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 83%.
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 Private 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
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(503) 538-0114
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-0114
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Ambleside Of Willamette Valley
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(503) 821-7303
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 821-7303
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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
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(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
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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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