ABOUT
Located on a 76-acre, biodynamic farm in Cottage Grove, Oregon—North Star offers a rich educational environment where forests, creeks, wetlands, and farmland become the canvas for project- based learning. Nestled in the forest, our custom-built, North Star Drawing House is a warm, intentional space used for integrating core academics into the surrounding land which provides a canvas for real world applications to students studies.
Guided by the metaphor of the North Star, we help each child discover their unique learning path. Our program blends academic growth with real-world skills, preparing young people to be resilient, empathetic, and engaged stewards of their communities and their ecosystem.
At North Star Cooperative, your child is more than a student—they're a valued contributor, a curious explorer, and a capable human being. We’re here to support families who want learning that reflects life in the Southern Willamette Valley.
What is a cooperative Microschool?
A Microschool is a small, multi-family learning community that emphasizes strong relationships and individualized learning. Often described as “modern one-room schoolhouses,” microschools offer a low student-to-teacher ratio with no more than eight students per teacher—allowing educators to truly support each child’s unique learning style and interests. As a Cooperative, parents take an active role in the learning environment by facilitating projects, leading workshops, supporting field trips, and sharing their own skills. This co-created model reflects our belief that learning is most meaningful when rooted in shared purpose and collective engagement.