Rooted in nature

empowered in mind

& true to yourself

Wildwood Academy is a small, independent school serving grades 3–8, with two mixed-age learning groups: grades 3–5 and grades 6–8.

Located in beautiful Mt Hood Parkdale, Wildwood serves families throughout the Gorge, offering transportation support that helps make our program accessible to students from surrounding communities.

We offer a student-centered, place-based, tech-lite education where children learn through hands-on projects, outdoor experiences, and strong relationships. We believe students thrive when they are known, challenged, and connected to the world around them.  

Learning at Wildwood is active, meaningful, and connected. We use research-based curriculum as a foundation, then bring learning to life through real-world application, creativity, and exploration.

Adventure mondays

At Wildwood, every week kicks off with an adventure. Whether we're exploring ice caves, kayaking, cross-country skiing, volunteering, hiking, or learning survival skills, each Monday is an opportunity to step outside and embrace the unknown. We work together, take exciting risks, challenge ourselves, and learn in ways that are as fun as they are meaningful—building memories and skills that last a lifetime.

Homeschool hybrid program

In addition to offering our full time Wildwood program, we welcome local homeschool students who are interested in joining us for one or more days each week.  Coming to Wildwood can be a fun way to try new things, make new friends, and expand your learning opportunities beyond core subjects.  Homeschool students can opt to join us for Adventure Mondays and/or join us Tuesday-Friday afternoons for art, sportsmanship, science, guest workshops and more! 

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in Wildwood Academy. We offer rolling admissions throughout the year

Our application process:

• - Get in touch, ask questions, and schedule a visit

• - We offer tours year-round and the option for your student to “try out” Wildwood Academy for up to 2 weeks to see if we are a good fit for your student/family 

• - Please apply via our Online Application (CLICK HERE) 

• - Once we receive your application, we will reach out with the next steps