A school built for 2040.
Not 1940.
A school built for 2040.
Not 1940.

At Forge Prep, students learn by doing - building real businesses, conducting original research, and designing products people use. With 1:1 coaching and mentorship from accomplished professionals, they develop the confidence and grit to take on anything.

And when their ideas inevitably take off, we invest in them.

Our first campus opens Fall 2026 in Short Hills, NJ - starting with grades 5-8, growing to 12th. At Forge Prep, students learn by doing - building real businesses, conducting original research, and designing products people use. With 1:1 coaching and mentorship from accomplished professionals, they develop the confidence and grit to take on anything.

And when their ideas inevitably take off, we invest in them.

Our first campus opens Fall 2026 in Short Hills, NJ - starting with grades 5-8, growing to 12th.

Look how far we’ve come…

A comparison between a 1920s car on the left and a 2020s car on the right.

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A comparison between a 1920s typewriter on the left and a 2020s laptop on the right.

…Yet school looks the same.

Same desks. Same tests. Different century.

School still runs like it did a century ago - desks in rows, a teacher at the front, everyone memorizing facts, and students asking, “When will I ever use this?”

No wonder engagement - and learning - keep falling behind.

The future belongs to the fearless

We prepare kids to lead, build, and thrive — no matter what 2040 looks like. Backed by science. Built to grow brave, capable students.

Fearless Maker

Not a Memorizer

Students retain more and develop deeper understanding when they learn through doing.

At Forge, students engage in hands-on creation that connects academic concepts to real-world applications – because making activates critical thinking, problem-solving, and intrinsic motivation.

Fearless Leader

Not a Lemming

Adolescents grow through autonomy and responsibility.

Forge students lead projects, make decisions, and collaborate with peers – developing executive function, initiative, and resilience through structured challenge and real feedback.

Fearless Communicator

Not a Conformist

Strong communication skills are the foundation of long-term success.

At Forge, students engage in real conversations – in teams, with mentors, and out in the community – learning to express themselves clearly and connect with anyone.

Everything at Forge starts with the student

From the schedule to the coaching to the studio work, everything at Forge is built around what growing minds actually need: purpose, autonomy, and real-world challenge.

A Schedule Designed for Growth

A Better Daily Rhythm

Teen brains work differently - so we start later, protect focus time, and mix in hands-on creation when it counts.
Year-Round Momentum

No more burnout or summer slide. Our calendar keeps learning alive with smart breaks that fit family life.

Building in the Real World

Professional Creation Studios

Students bring ideas to life - creating products, prototypes, and campaigns that solve real problems and serve real people.
Authentic Networks

They connect with mentors and professionals, building relationships that last beyond graduation.

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1:1 Coaching

Every student has a dedicated Guide who stays with them until they’re ready for the next level. They are fully accountable for each student's growth in our acaddemic and power skills.
Personalized Development Plans

Like elite athletes, students get feedback tailored to how they learn so they grow faster, with purpose.

A Rhythm That Matches How Students Learn

Built for How Kids Learn—Not How Schools Run What a Day at Forge Feels Like

We’ve redesigned the school day to support focus, creativity, and real-world readiness.

Start later so students get the sleep they need. Need early drop-off? We’ve got you covered.
Mornings = deep focus, afternoons = hands-on work
Year-round calendar = steady growth, no burnout

We start later – because young minds need sleep to thrive.

Mornings are for deep focus. Afternoons for hands-on creation.

Need early drop-off? We’ve got you covered.

A calendar that works for growth - and life

Forge runs year-round, with smart breaks that reduce burnout and help students stay sharp.

No more summer learning loss or stress-packed semesters.

Just steady progress – and fewer headaches for parents.

Learning That Leaves the Classroom Behind

Learning That Goes Beyond the Classroom Where learning is real - and it shows

Students create real products, work in pro studios, and connect with mentors.

From sports science to AI, they build things that matter—and present them to real audiences.

Whether they’re exploring sports science, biotech, media, or AI, students work across six state-of-the-art studios.

Forge gives them the tools, time, and space to turn ideas into real-world impact – and share their work beyond the classroom.

Real Work. Real People. Real Confidence.

Students collaborate with real mentors and professionals – alongside their classmates and coaches.

They pitch, lead, and build relationships that open doors far beyond Forge.

Coaching Built For Growth

Coaching, Not Just Teaching A Coach Who Stays With Your Child

Forge students don’t have one teacher. They have a team:

Academic and leadership coaches
Communication and mindset mentors
AI tools that help personalize support

At Forge, your child doesn’t just have a teacher – they have a Guide.

Their dedicated Guide is charged with their growth in academics, communication, risk-taking, and leadership – staying with them for multiple years and ensuring they achieve mastery in requisite academic and power skills.

It’s the kind of steady, 1:1 high-touch support every student deserves to tackle anything life puts in their path.

Be First to Join the Future of School Be first to join a school built for the future

Give your child a head start—inside a bold new school and a like-minded community of forward-thinking families. Give your child a head start - inside a community of forward-thinking families.

Join our Founding Families list for early access to admissions, events, and private previews.

Priority access to admissions Be first in line for priority admissions
Early previews of campus locations Get location previews before they’re public
Invites to private tours & founding events Get invited to private tours & founding events
Get insider updates before anyone else See what’s coming - before anyone else

Opening 2026
Only 50 students per grade Just 50 students per grade
Priority admissions begin Fall 2025

A school built for 2040. Not 1940. A school built for 2040. Not 1940.