Koshkonong Trails School

Koshkonong Trails School is a public charter school located in Cambridge, Wisconsin, serving students in grades 6–12. Operating as part of the Cambridge School District, the school is founded on a project-based learning (PBL) philosophy. This approach moves away from traditional lecture-based instruction, instead tasking students with completing real-world projects that integrate multiple academic disciplines. By focusing on hands-on experiences, the school aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and a deeper engagement with the local community and natural environment.

A central feature of the school’s identity is its emphasis on "place-based education," which utilizes the surrounding geography of the Koshkonong area as a primary classroom. The school maintains a small-school atmosphere designed to build strong, personalized relationships between students and staff. With a focus on student agency, personalized learning plans, and an outdoor-centric curriculum, Koshkonong Trails serves students looking for an alternative educational experience that prioritizes individual passions and practical, experiential learning over standardized testing and rigid traditional structures.