A warm and welcoming neighborhood school situated at 6932 Bridgewater Dr SE in the heart of the community. As part of the Forest Hills Public Schools district, we serve students from Junior Kindergarten through 4th grade, and maintain a strong reputation for academic excellence and community spirit. Thornapple offers a safe, engaging, and student-centered environment where every child is known and valued.
Our freshly renovated building beautifully reflects our mission: collaboration, creativity, and community. Families and students alike are enjoying new shared learning spaces, a stunning media center perfect for group work and exploration, and updated classrooms that encourage dynamic interaction. Outside, our newly refreshed playground offers a vibrant and safe space for students to play, connect, and build friendships. We believe that education thrives when supported by strong relationships, welcoming spaces, and a genuine sense of belonging — and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Thornapple. Whether you’re walking in for the first time or returning for another year, you’ll find our community-based elementary school to be a place where children feel safe, supported and excited to learn.
