A Different Kind of Charter School
At FernLeaf Community Charter School, learning is intentionally designed around who students are—and who they are becoming. We combine strong academics with experiential, movement-rich, and outdoor learning in a close-knit community where students are known, supported, and inspired from Kindergarten through high school!
Rooted in community. Inspired by adventure. Grounded in academics.
Take the Next Step
Choosing a school is a big decision. Whether you’re ready to apply or just beginning to explore, we invite you to take the next step that feels right for your family.
Start an application for the upcoming school year.
Visit our campus and experience learning at FernLeaf.
Understand how learning works at FernLeaf.
What makes FernLeaf unique?
Learning at FernLeaf is active, meaningful, and deeply connected. Our approach supports the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—while maintaining high expectations and strong academic foundations.
HANDS ON ACADEMICS
Experiential, project-based learning is priority number one from grades K through 12th.
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH
EMPATHY & COMPASSION
FernLeaf is a small-school environment that intentionally builds strong relationships.
RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
FIELDWORK,
EXPERIENTIAL ED & OVERNIGHTS
Emphasis on independence and responsibility through projects, fieldwork and overnights.
EXPLORE YOUR PASSIONS
EMPHASIS ON NATURE
Outdoor education and fieldwork take students into the wider community and let's them hear from experts at least 8 times per year!
FernLeaf Fun Facts
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Students off campus for overnight trips annually
Students using free bus transportation
Afterschool activity options annually
Lunches served out of our food trucks weekly
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