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Since 1894, Woodward has provided an independent, college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12, that fosters a love of learning and serious instruction in the varied academic disciplines, the arts, and athletics.
Woodward School seeks to enroll students and families who are committed to the academic mission of the School and who will be positive and engaged members of our community.
We are proud of our history, the quality of our educational programs, and of the articulate, self-confident, and responsible citizens our students become.
Founded by Dr. Ebenezer and Mary Greenleaf Woodward in 1869,
Woodward remains committed to educating young women in prepration
for college and life as engaged, global citizens. Bridging three
centuries, Woodward continues to provide an independent, college
preparatory education in an academically challenging environment
emphasizing the intellect, character, and personal potential.
Woodward educates students from a rich diversity of backgrounds who
are committed to advancing themselves and others, through hard
work, high standards and service. We strive to provide an
environment that fosters excellence in education and provides
leadership opportunities. The academic program offers a classical
curriculum, teaching knowledge, reason, problem solving, and
creative and collaborative expression, to advance students in all
disciplines. The program is enhanced by outstanding visual and
performing arts, computer science and information technology,
athletics and other extracurricular opportunities. Our low
student- teacher ratio promotes individual growth and
accomplishment, fosters close relationships between students and
staff, and creates a dynamic atmosphere for learning. Every student
is valued and respected, and Woodward students are expected to be
thoughtful, compassionate and conscientious members of their
communities. Woodward students, their families, teachers,
administrators and staff, as well as our alumnae and trustees, are
all partners in this educational enterprise. Our active and
accomplished alumnae reflect the knowledge and confidence that
results from being challenged to achieve their potential, and they
are committed to supporting and mentoring our current student
body.
Grades: K-12 | 1,020 students3.3 miles 170 Centre Street Milton, MA 02186 (617) 898-1798
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(4 reviews)
54/5/2024
The Woodward School is an extraordinary place where students receive the highest quality education from a dedicated, enthusiastic, and engaged faculty who can focus on each individual's growth and potential. As others have written, Woodward provides a positive, safe, and diverse community, emphasizing the importance of young women being leaders, and giving them the confidence to push for their goals. Our family knew Woodward was unique as soon as we entered the building, and our daughter has flourished there. We will always be grateful to the school and its tremendous faculty and staff, and we could not recommend it more highly. We encourage anyone to explore Woodward and all it offers.
- Posted by Parent - Jason and Adrien Duncan
56/22/2020
The Woodward School has a tremendous impact on my family's life. As others have said, when your child attends you are part of a community. The small class sizes, and small school size are definitely an advantage but the attitude of the teachers and coaches is the key. They teach the students how to learn and how to act with integrity and ethics. They graduate with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to flourish in college and seamlessly transition to college level work and, in my child's case, ultimately law school.
- Posted by Parent - Michelle L.
58/6/2019
I had a great experience at Woodward. I attended for 4 years, grades 9-12. The small class sizes and individual attention were trans formative. I went from being in regular gen-ed classes at public school to taking AP classes at Woodward and passing the exams for college credit. Almost all the students participate in extracurricular and the faculty and staff know every single girl by name. The individual attention students receive and close-knit environment are really unique.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - HW
53/9/2018
It's not just the small class sizes but the quality of the education and the usage of the small class sizes that makes Woodward unique. At Woodward you are truly amongst your family. It is a sisterhood that spans beyond the walls. My classmates not only helped me achieve at Woodward but have been a great support system beyond that. My teachers were dedicated, encouraging and supportive individuals. The classical education provides a confidence in ones self and ones knowledge.During my time at Woodward I was a student-athlete (Soccer). Being a student-athlete really helped me to stay focused and organized and the motivation to not just be a good athlete but to be a good student from Coach G was invaluable. The heart of the school lies in teachers and Coaches like Coach G and there is no shortage of them. They do more than what a school requires of their teachers for students and even after being gone from Woodward for 15 years, I remain close to every single teacher who helped me to determine my career path and excel beyond the Woodward walls.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - TW
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