An elementary school for the child who is wired to explore, build, and move.
Welcome to an active elementary school built for the kids who aren't meant to sit still for six hours a day. At Forest City Academy, we trade rigid rows of desks and individual Chromebooks for hands-on projects, face-to-face collaboration, and the academic freedom to fly ahead the moment they are ready.
Our promise:
1) Your child will wake up excited for school. They will truly LOVE learning, building, and exploring face-to-face with their peers and teachers every single day.
2) Your child will shatter traditional academic ceilings. Because we teach to your child’s actual readiness instead of their birthdate, their academic progress will outpace standard grade-level expectations.
3) Your child will be in an environment where they are safe, known, and valued. We are a close-knit school family. Your child will never be a spreadsheet checkbox; they are an individual whose unique spark is deeply nurtured.
4) You will be amazed at their growth. You will see a profound transformation not just in their reading and math skills, but in their independence, confidence, and character.
Our Model is Built on:
Academic Excellence
Your child moves forward when they’re ready, learning at a pace that fits them.
From hands-on projects to Taco Tuesday at Cilantro, kids explore, create, and play while developing life skills.
Learning Beyond the Books
Here, kids make decisions that matter, building character, confidence, and a strong sense of community.
Character and Community
The growth in our son has been a miracle!
-FCA Parent
Different by design.
For the parent that wants something different:
Smaller class size and setting
Space for child-led play and activities
Mastery-based (Kids advance when they’re ready. Don’t be surprised if your kindergartner starts multiplication)
Belonging at the center- from the moment your child enters to till they greet you at pickup, their unique gifts, interest, and personality traits are celebrated
“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education. The complete education gives one not only power of concentration, but worthy objectives upon which to concentrate”