Woodward Academy (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Woodward Academy

1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276

Tel: (515) 438-3481

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Woodward Academy in Woodward, IA serves 125 students in grades 7 through 12 in a rural, nonsectarian setting.

The school has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with 12 total teachers supporting its secondary education program.

Founded in 1905, Woodward Academy is one of the oldest private schools in Iowa.

The student body includes 44.76% students of color, reflecting a relatively diverse population for a rural private school.

Woodward Academy ranks among the top 20% of private high schools in Iowa for diversity and school history.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 125 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Woodward Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

125 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

45%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: We Teach Lessons for Life

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Woodward Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Center Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is Woodward Academy's ranking?

Woodward Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Woodward Academy?

The application deadline for Woodward Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 125 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).