The Woods Academy
The Woods Academy is an inclusive Catholic community preparing boys and girls to lead lives of significance. The Woods Academy is where children come to discover their talents, grow in their faith, challenge themselves, and foster a strong desire to lead lives of significance.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked MD School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 303 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Woods Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1975
Student Body
Total Students
303 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15
Tuition Notes
2018-2019 -
Half Day Three year old - $13,270;
Full Day Three year old - $17,650;
Full Day Four year old - $19,440;
Full Day Five year old (Kindergarten) - $22,120;
Grades 1-4 - $22,120;
Grades 5-8 - $23,420
Admissions Director
Molly McNamara
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Robotics Teams
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Chorus, Drama, Flute Ensemble
Chess Club, Robotics Teams
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Chorus, Drama, Flute Ensemble
School Notes
- The Woods Academy is an inclusive Catholic community preparing boys and girls to lead lives of significance. Our academic program begins with Primary Montessori for students ages 3 6. It is a balanced and integrated curriculum in a classroom whose materials are beautiful, precise, and developmentally appropriate. Lessons are given individually. After Montessori we transition to a more "traditional" environment for our students in Grades 1 -8 that is filled with innovative and hands on opportunities; ways for children to truly understand what we are teaching. Our full time Reading Specialist and Math Resource teacher are in the classrooms working side by side with our teachers and our children, helping them develop the foundational skills they need to be successful. We prepare all students for the intellectual and social challenges at public, independent, and Catholic high schools. Our comprehensive high school placement program places nearly 100% of our students into their first choice high school. Outside of our strong academic program our children are exposed to a fine arts program, music classes that teach everything from drums of the world to classical guitar, technology that includes robotics and programming and coding, physical education classes twice a week in our state of the art gym or on our playing fields, and a library that encourages everyone to pick up a book and read. We seek to provide our students with an atmosphere that develops a lifelong love of learning by exposing them to a well-rounded curriculum that will develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills, not only for school but for life. The Woods Academy is where children come to discover their talents, grow in their faith, challenge themselves, and foster a strong desire to lead lives of significance.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does The Woods Academy offer?
The Woods Academy offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Tennis.
What is The Woods Academy's ranking?
The Woods Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Woods Academy?
The application deadline for The Woods Academy is Feb. 15.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Woods has everything we wanted for our daughter: small classroom size; dedicated, caring teachers and staff; strong academics; an advanced foreign language program; and an amazing arts program. Six years in, we couldn't be happier. We''ll be so proud when our daughter graduates from eighth grade with the class of 2018.
5 4/15/2016
Great caring faculty. Wonderful kind student body.
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