Forest City Village

Forest City Village is a private Montessori and nature-inspired educational institution located in St. James, Missouri. The school specializes in serving children aged 3 to 9 through a combination of pre-kindergarten, primary, and elementary academic programs that emphasize outdoor exploration. In addition to small classroom sizes and a commitment to nurturing a love for learning across all seasons, Forest City Village provides programs that are split into lower and upper elementary levels to cater to different stages of a child’s educational development. The institution's convenient proximity to local landmarks like St. James Park and the James Memorial Public Library offers unique opportunities for integrating outdoor education with traditional learning methods, aligning with the Montessori philosophy of education.