The Woodward School

• Since 1894, Woodward has provided an independent, college preparatory program for girls in grades 6-12 and Post Graduate, 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.

• School Motto: We learn so we may lead.
• School Mascot: The Wildcats

Founded by a prominent local physician (and cousin to President John Adams) Dr. Ebenezer Woodward and his wife Mary in 1869, The Woodward School opened its doors in 1894. It stands today as the only non-sectarian, all-girls private school south of Boston. The school still occupies it's original and beautifully restored, historic Queen Anne-style schoolhouse in downtown Quincy, Massachusetts.

Fast Facts:

• Grades: 6-12 (plus Post-Graduate options)
• Enrollment Type: All-girls day school
• Religious Affiliation: None (Nonsectarian)
• Average Class Size: 8 students
• School Location: Quincy Center (highly accessible via the MBTA Red Line and regional buses)

The Academic Experience:

Woodward's educational philosophy revolves around giving every young woman a voice. By eliminating the coeducational social pressures that often quiet female students in middle and high school, Woodward creates a space where girls feel their thoughts and opinions are truly respected.

-The Small School Advantage: With a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio, education at Woodward is hyper-personalized. Teachers have the bandwidth to provide extensive support, tailor lessons to individual learning paces, and ensure no student falls through the cracks.

-Curriculum & Advanced Placement: The school offers a rigorous college-preparatory framework including nine Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment opportunities, and a historically strong Latin program.

-IMPACT Learning:A cornerstone of the Upper School experience is the innovative IMPACT Learning program, grounded in the philosophy that "doing is learning." This program guides upperclassmen to find immersive, two-week real-world environment internships. Past internship locations include MIT's Nano Lab, Reebok, Massachusetts State House and more.

-College Counseling: Personalized college advisory begins early in the 9th grade. This sustained focus yields a consistent 100% college matriculation rate for graduating seniors. Woodward's college counseling ratio is 15 to 1 vs 40 to 1 at most private schools. College placement from the Class of 2026 include: University of Michigan, University of California Irvine, Northeastern, Skidmore, LSU and many more!

Campus Life & Culture:

Woodward does not require school uniforms, opting instead for a dress code that lets students express themselves and ensures they are both, confident and comfortable.

Student Clubs and Theater are both parts of the academic day for Woodward students. Students are encouraged to try new things without taking time away from their other interets. It gives kids who otherwise would not have participated in a certain club or theater production because of lack of time, to get deep into something new.

Despite Woodward's boutique size, the school draws a highly diverse student body from over 35 different local communities across the South Shore and Greater Boston areas (including Quincy, Boston, Milton, and Braintree), creating a rich tapestry of backgrounds and perspectives.