Located in the heart of Forest Hill, GSES is a private, independent school that offers a challenging K-8 curriculum enhanced by outdoor education, a robust physical education program, and the arts to students of all faiths.
Our place-based education program uses the local community and environment as a starting point for teaching concepts in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, technology, and other subjects across the curriculum.
Extracurricular activities include athletic teams and other enriching opportunities such as music, cooking, and mountain biking.
Please visit our admissions page to learn about the application process for the 2025-26 school year.
The Nature Preschool at GSES utilizes the vast resources of Forest Hill Park to put nature at the heart of its curriculum. Our preschool combines high-quality early childhood education and environmental education practices and lays the foundation for environmental literacy and academic success while supporting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of the whole child.
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